Old habits die hard: 2025’s most common passwords were as predictable as ever

Old habits die hard: 2025’s most common passwords were as predictable as ever. Data from NordPass and Comparitech reveals that '123456' remains the most popular password, with 25% of the top 1,000 passwords consisting solely of numerals. This trend poses significant security risks, as weak passwords are easily compromised via brute-force or credential stuffing attacks. Users are advised to adopt strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication for enhanced security.