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Passcodes Prove Predictable

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the ladies-love-alliteration dept.

mikejuk writes "Research reveals something we all suspected but couldn't prove — in a four digit pin the most popular first digit is one, the most popular second digit is two. Entropy only really kicks in on the third and fourth digits. What is more looking at the frequencies of four digit groups just 10 different passcodes would be enough to unlock one in seven iPhones!"

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  1. Easy to fix! by Daetrin · · Score: 4, Funny

    This is simple to fix! Everyone, make sure to start all your passcodes with "4" instead of "1" and this attack will be easily foiled!

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  2. Re:Physical security by cbiltcliffe · · Score: 4, Funny

    Here's a clue: don't let anyone mess with your phone when you're not there to stop them.

    Really? Do you hear what you're saying?

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