Personal identification numbers (PINs) serve as guardians for our online financial accounts, devices, and sensitive information.
While the concept of a four-digit PIN may seem simple, with only 10,000 possible combinations, creating one that’s unique can be a challenge.
A weak or predictable PIN can leave you vulnerable to unauthorized access, making it important to choose a strong and unique PIN.
But what are the most common PINs?
According to data collected from exposed password tables and security breaches — which detail over 3.4 million four-digit PINs — the most common PINs often feature patterns that make them easy to remember, but also easy to guess.
The top 10 most predictable PIN codes are:
1234;
1111;
0000;
1212;
7777;
1004;
2000;
4444;
2222;
These PIN codes often contain repeated digits, sequential numbers, or important dates, making them predictable and vulnerable to brute force attacks.
