NBC New York

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 ...
HotHardware

Setting Up A PIN? Security Experts Warn To Avoid These 4-Digit Codes At All Costs

As tempting as it might be, avoid using 0000 as your four-digit PIN code. Same goes for 1010, 1111, 1122, and 1212, which comprises the top five worst PIN codes, according to a list compiled by ...
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 ...
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 ...
PC World

Your password sucks. But does your PIN code suck too?

Password health is important, but don’t overlook the humble PIN, too. Often just four digits, it stands between bad actors and major parts of your life: your bank account, your smartphone, your home ...