Common Passwords
- admin
- password
- 123456
- 12345678
- 123456789
- 12345
- Password (capitalized variant)
- 12345678910
- Gmail.12345
Let’s be honest.
Passwords can be exhausting.
You need one for email.
Another for your bank.
Another for shopping.
Another for your phone.
Another for an Apple account.
Another for something you only use twice a year.
And then the website says:
“Your password must contain a capital letter, a number, and a special character.”
So you create one.
Three months later…
You can’t remember it.
You’re not alone.
Don’t Feel Bad About Forgetting
Passwords are intentionally difficult to guess.
That’s good for security.
But it also means they’re difficult to remember.
Forgetting a password doesn’t mean you’re bad with technology.
It happens to everyone.
Be Careful When Someone Offers to “Fix” Your Password
If someone unexpectedly calls you and says:
“We’re calling because there is a problem with your account.”
Be cautious.
Don’t give them your password simply because they sound professional.
Don’t provide a security code sent to your phone unless you’re certain who you’re communicating with and why the code is needed.
And never give remote computer access to an unexpected caller just because they claim to be technical support.
What If You Really Need Help?
Sometimes the problem isn’t simply remembering the password.
Maybe you’re not sure which email address belongs to the account.
Maybe the recovery phone number is old.
Maybe you’re confused by the password-reset screen.
Maybe you’re worried that changing something will make things worse.
That’s when having a patient person explain the process can make a big difference.
Need a human to talk to?
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SecureMeRey can discuss your technology problem and help you understand what steps may be appropriate.
Important: Never give your password, banking PIN, authentication code, or other sensitive security information to someone merely because they claim to be technical support.
Your security comes first.