Think Weak Passwords Aren’t a Problem? Check These Real-World Examples
Common Passwords A recent report revealed the most common passwords in 2024. Spoiler alert: it isn’t pretty. Every year security firm Nordpass updates its list of the most common passwords. Their list is updated for 2024 (the most recent data complete year), and the results are equal parts depressing and predictable. We’ll cover the most common passwords and what’s wrong with using passwords like them. But first, let’s talk about why this is a real, real-world problem affecting even some of the planet’s biggest businesses. The Latest Victim: McDonald’s McDonald’s recently rolled out an AI hiring bot (we know, probably not your idea of a good time— ours either). Most applicants now have to “talk” to chatbot Olivia as a part of the hiring process. The chatbot collects information from applicants and directs them to various parts of the application process, like a notorious personality test. Security researchers Ian Carroll and Sam Curry didn’t love the idea of millions of applicants fee...