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UK Passwords Expose Security Risks: Experts Urge Change

12/8/2025

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A NordPass study finds 'admin' and '123456' are the most used UK passwords, signaling poor password hygiene.
Virgin Media O2's research shows four in five reuse similar passwords, increasing vulnerability to hacking.
80% of data breaches are linked to compromised credentials, underscoring consequences of weak passwords.
Experts recommend using unique, complex passwords for each account and using password managers.
Enabling two-factor authentication adds a security layer for important accounts.

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Story summary

A NordPass study finds 'admin' and '123456' are the most used UK passwords, signaling poor password hygiene.
Virgin Media O2's research shows four in five reuse similar passwords, increasing vulnerability to hacking.
80% of data breaches are linked to compromised credentials, underscoring consequences of weak passwords.
Experts recommend using unique, complex passwords for each account and using password managers.
Enabling two-factor authentication adds a security layer for important accounts.