The Most Popular PIN Numbers in New Jersey Could Put You at Risk

Everything has a pass code or pin number, we all have to write them down just to remember all of them. And, pass codes or pin numbers have become so confusing with a capital letter, one number, etc.

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We need these codes for our phones, computer, bank accounts and to just get into Facebook. Pin codes and user passwords drive me crazy.

There are so many pin codes that are very popular and I guess their easy to guess when trying to get into your bank account if they fall into the wrong hands and scammers. This is why I say technology is amazing in so many great ways but not so great in other ways.

Why Using 1234 or 0000 as Your Passcode Is a Huge Risk?

Can you guess what the most popular pin code is? It's 1234. Wow, I would think 0000 is probably a commonly used pass code, too.

Most Common PIN Codes Hackers Try First

According to abc.net., here are the 10 most popular pin codes. Is this one yours?

#1 - 1234
#2 - 1111
#3 - 0000
#4 - 1342
#5 - 1212
#6 - 2222
#7 - 4444
#8 - 1122
#9 - 1986
#10 - 2020

Best Tips to Create a Strong and Secure PIN or Password

We tend to choose our pass codes from a birth date or anniversary. Patterns are another way we choose pass codes. Security experts warn please don't use your birthdate or numbers that are a part of your personal life.

They also warn, if you have a chance to use six codes for your pin numbers, instead of four, if they allow that. Pin numbers are everywhere and rarely very rare, just be careful when choosing your codes or user passwords.