IN A recently released research paper titled "Top 200 Most Common Passwords" underscored the ongoing security risks posed by weak, easily guessed passwords worldwide.
In the Philippines, according to the 6th edition annual report from password manager app developer Nordpass, "123456" is both the most popular password locally and globally, showcasing a trend where simple numeric sequences dominate. Despite frequent warnings from cybersecurity experts, people still gravitate toward convenience, using basic keyboard combinations like "qwerty," "123456789," and "password."
