Today is World Password Day – a day that reminds us of the importance of secure passwords. Behind every secure account is a great password, and behind every weak password is a hacker waiting to strike. Your password is your first line of defense, so let’s make sure that we keep it strong by following a few simple steps.
The truth about passwords in 2025
Here are some crazy stats to shake you up:
- “123456” is still one of the most used passwords – sad but true.
- More than 80% of breaches are due to weak or stolen credentials.
- Most people reuse the same password for their accounts across different platforms.
Hackers don’t need to “hack” like they are depicted in the movies. They run billions of guesses per minute using leaked password databases. If your password is easy, they’ll have it in seconds!
How to create a great password
- Use a passphrase instead of a password. Instead of P@ssw0rd123, make it fun and long like IH@veAGreatPasswordN0wThatNo1CanCrackEa$sily!
- Don’t reuse your passwords. If a hacker gets hold of just one of your passwords, they’ll have access to all your accounts.
- Enable multifactor authentication (MFA). The extra layer adds protection to your account and further strengthens your password.
- Use a password manager. It will help you to remember all your new secure passwords.
Have a look at our full article on how to secure your password here.
Today is the perfect day to secure your passwords
If not now, then when? Today is perfect to start securing your passwords. It will only take a few minutes to change them and then you know you’ll be more secure going forward. Start with the following easy steps:
- Change your weak or reused passwords.
- Set up MFA wherever possible.
- Download and start using a password manager.
Celebrate smart and stay secure
World Password Day isn’t just another tech holiday – it’s a reminder of how weak passwords can create havoc in your life. The real question is: Is your password protecting you or exposing you? Be secure and have a happy World Password Day!
