UK Bans Common Passwords like 'Admin' and '12345' to Boost Cybersecurity
The UK has implemented new laws to strengthen cybersecurity and boost consumer confidence.
Starting from today, common and easily guessed passwords such as "admin" or "12345" are banned.
Users attempting to create new accounts with such passwords will be prompted to change them.
This measure is in response to the high number of hacking attempts on smart devices, with an average of 2,684 attempts to guess weak passwords on five devices per week.
The goal is to make it harder for cyber attacks to succeed and protect consumers.
NordPass reported that the most frequently used passwords in the UK last year were "123456" and "password." Starting Monday, the UK will be the first country to enforce new laws, known as the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) regime, which require manufacturers of all internet-connected devices to implement minimum security standards to improve the country's resilience against cyber attacks and prevent malign interference on the economy.
The text discusses the importance of providing contact details and regular security updates for technology companies, as the use of connected devices continues to increase and the associated cyber threats grow.
The UK's 10 most commonly used passwords in 2023 are listed, including "123456," "password," and "liverpool." Science and Technology Minister Viscount Camrose emphasized the need for addressing these security issues.
Users attempting to create new accounts with such passwords will be prompted to change them.
This measure is in response to the high number of hacking attempts on smart devices, with an average of 2,684 attempts to guess weak passwords on five devices per week.
The goal is to make it harder for cyber attacks to succeed and protect consumers.
NordPass reported that the most frequently used passwords in the UK last year were "123456" and "password." Starting Monday, the UK will be the first country to enforce new laws, known as the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) regime, which require manufacturers of all internet-connected devices to implement minimum security standards to improve the country's resilience against cyber attacks and prevent malign interference on the economy.
The text discusses the importance of providing contact details and regular security updates for technology companies, as the use of connected devices continues to increase and the associated cyber threats grow.
The UK's 10 most commonly used passwords in 2023 are listed, including "123456," "password," and "liverpool." Science and Technology Minister Viscount Camrose emphasized the need for addressing these security issues.
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