Ugandans Beware: These Are the Most Hacked Passwords in 2023

I’ve analyzed extensive data and industry trends with the SafetyDetectives Research Team to compile a report of the 20 most hacked passwords in 2023. These passwords are commonly used, but they leave users vulnerable to unauthorized access, identity theft, and data breaches.

I used several years’ worth of leaks to compile this report, which were found on hacking forums, marketplaces, and dark web sites. These leaks are often sold as treasure troves of sensitive information for criminals.

Here are the top 10 most hacked passwords in  Uganda (2023):

1. 123456
2. password
3. 12345678
4. 123456789
5. qwerty
6. 12345
7. 1234567
8. 111111
9. 1234567890
10. 123123

These passwords are easily cracked by hackers, and they should never be used. If you are using any of these passwords, change them immediately.

Kampala – Top 20 Most Used Passwords

1. password
2. 123456
3. 123456789
4. 12345678
5. 1234567
6. password1
7. 12345
8. 1234567890
9. 1234
10. 1122
11. 2244
12. 13579
13. superman
14. iloveyou
15. huby
16. loveu
17. museveni
18. 123456a
19. letmein
20. football

The most common password pattern: Ugandan users are equally likely to use an increasing numeric pattern, a keyboard pattern, or a common word or phrase as a password. Other password trends: 25% of Uganda’s top 20 passwords contain “qwerty” as an exact or partial match.

Western, Uganda– Top 20 Most Used Passwords

1. 123456
2. 123456789
3. 12345
4. 12345678
5. 111111
6. 1234567890
7. 000000
8. 1234567
9. Kitara
10. 123456a
11. 666666
12. 654321
13. 159159
14. 123123
15. mbararacity
16. 555555
17. john
18. michael
19. anna
20. a123456

The most common password pattern: Kampala users show a preference for numeric patterns, similar to Western Uganda users. Other password trends: Out of the 5 common words in the top 20 list,  are the name of famous Western Uganda soccer teams (“Kitara” and “Mbararacity”)

Here are some tips for creating strong passwords:

• Use a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Make your passwords at least 12 characters long.
• Avoid using common words or phrases.
• Create unique passwords for each of your online accounts.

You can also use a password manager to help you keep track of your passwords and create strong, unique passwords for all of your accounts.