These are the 50 most common four-digit PINs leaked on the dark web—make sure none of them are yours

Choosing a phone PIN code that's easy to remember might be a time-saver. It's also a potential security risk. If your phone or another device is lost or stolen, an easily-guessed PIN code makes it ...
Inverse

Your four-digit PIN is probably just as secure as a longer one

There's no reason to believe a six-digit PIN is substantially more secure than a four-digit PIN, according to a research paper on mobile phone passcodes. The reason? When asked to choose longer PINs, ...
Boing Boing on MSN

9% of people use this dangerous PIN - are you one of them?

Your four-digit PIN is your secret shield guarding your phone, bank account, and other services - but millions of people are ...
The Mirror

Privacy expert reveals most common phone pin code

Personal identification numbers (PINs) are vital for protecting our online banking accounts, devices, and sensitive information. And while it may seem like it is simple to make a four-digit PIN, you ...
American Banker

Busting an ATM PIN Is as Simple as Counting to Four

In an examination of 3.4 million four-digit passwords, the tech consultancy DataGenetics determined that users choose the PIN "1234" nearly 11% of the time. Processing Content "It's staggering how ...
CCM

Why Do ATMs Still Use 4-Digit PINs?

In an age of advanced security measures—Face ID, biometric scans, and multi-factor authentication—it's surprising that ATMs still rely on a simple 4-digit PIN. The 4-digit PIN traces its roots back to ...