Old habits die hard: 2025’s most common passwords were as predictable as ever

Key Takeaways

• ESET data shows that 2025's most common passwords were as predictable as ever, with weak strings dominating.
• The habit of choosing eminently hackable passwords remains widespread among users, according to the ESET analysis.
• Users should adopt password managers and unique passphrases to move beyond predictable and easily guessed passwords.