So as xmas is upon us and the year draws to a close, I thought it would be a good time
to write my first security article..So here it is...
The Worst password of 2019...
This is a good time to remind everyone on how a simple but effective password can be your best defence against scams and hackers this xmas and years....
Don't give them an early xmas present!!!
So without further ado, here are the worst passwords of 2019.
1 - 123456 (rank unchanged from 2018)
2 - 123456789 (up 1)
3 - qwerty (Up 6)
4 - password (Down 2)
5 - 1234567 (Up 2)
6 - 12345678 (Down 2)
7 - 12345 (Down 2)
8 - iloveyou (Up 2)
9 - 111111 (Down 3)
10 - 123123 (Up 7)
11 - abc123 (Up 4)
12 - qwerty123 (Up 13)
13 - 1q2w3e4r (New)
14 - admin (Down 2)
15 - qwertyuiop (New)
16 - 654321 (Up 3)
17 - 555555 (New)
18 - lovely (New)
19 - 7777777 (New)
20 - welcome (Down 7)
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Bio
Jacob Weller is a virtuoso who is highly experienced Information Technology Officer at University of Queensland. He prides himself in being passionate about contributing to the improvement of Technology whilst being an experienced IT Professional, in a wide range of areas, including Desktop Support, Service Desk Analysis, System Administration and Cyber Security. Jacob's keen interest in cyber security revolves around awareness and helping to develop programs and initiatives to keep people informed and aware of threats and prevention.