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    These are the 10 most common 4-digit PIN numbers — are you at risk of a cyberattack?

    By Taylor Knight,

    2024-05-15

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    This pin might make you an easy target.

    Many people have difficulty selecting and remembering a passcode, especially when it involves four-digit pins.

    But if you plan to default to something as easy as 1-2-3, you might want to rethink making that your password. A new cybersecurity study revealed the most popular pins people use that could result in your account being hacked.

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    Four-digit passcodes have 10,000 possible combinations but people tend to use popular pins such as 1234 and 0000. Rawpixel.com – stock.adobe.com

    It comes as no surprise that the most popular PIN used was “1234,” according to “Information is Beautiful.”

    The report analyzed the most and least common four-digit pins that are exposed in data breaches using data from “Data Genetics.”

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    “People continue to use PIN codes that are commonly used or those that are related to them and [are] easily accessible, such as dates of birth,” Global cybersecurity advisor Jake Moore told the Daily Mail .

    Other well-known password pins include “1111,” “0000,” and “1212.”

    The results found that out of the 3.4 million pins examined, many people incorporated simple patterns in their security code.

    The most common four-digit pins:
    • 1234
    • 1111
    • 0000
    • 1212
    • 7777
    • 1004
    • 2000
    • 4444
    • 2222
    • 6969

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    An expert suggests to not use your birth year or personal information in your pin. Goffkein – stock.adobe.com
    The least common four-digit pins:
    • 8557
    • 8438
    • 9539
    • 7063
    • 6827
    • 0859
    • 6793
    • 0738
    • 6835
    • 8093

    The ESET cybersecurity expert advises people to avoid simple passcodes, which can make them easy targets for cyberattacks.

    “People put themselves at risk by having weak passwords and PIN codes and often do not fully understand the threat until they are compromised,” Moore added.

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    Skilled hackers can crack one-third of 61 passcode guesses, and if given 426 chances, they can gain access to 50% of the accounts.

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    The results found that out of the 3.4 million pins examined, many people incorporated simple patterns in their security code.  Scanrail – stock.adobe.com

    Even if there is a limitation on password attempts, a hacker has a 20% chance of getting into an account within five attempts.

    Moore, a cybersecurity maven, recommends avoiding using birth years, personal information and repeated passwords to protect personal accounts, including social media.

    “By using simple or easy-to-guess passcodes, it enables attackers to target people more easily,” Moore said.

    However, users should remember that four-digit passcodes have 10,000 possible combinations, so be mindful and strategic about the PIN you choose.

    Even with extra precaution, passcodes still have a chance to be hacked which is why tech gurus encourage using password managers which safely protect personal information.

    “Password managers offer all the security for when such information cannot always be remembered, plus they can help generate completely random codes so you don’t rely on your birthday or anniversary,” Moore concluded.

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    Deborah Connor
    05-26
    can I tell you something ma'am somebody scammed me and put that in mind I don't have anything to do with that at all and I don't know you know how to undo it I complain but it's nothing been done so I'm sorry I have nothing to do with
    Scorpienne76
    05-22
    So many mature people using 6969...go figure
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