Weak passwords, such as simple or commonly used phrases, are easily guessable and susceptible to hacking. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access and significant security breaches, therefore it should be avoided. 

  • Example of a weak password: "government123"
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    • Common Phrases: Utilizes a common term related to the user's profession ("government"), making it susceptible to targeted guessing.
    • Lack of Complexity: Comprises only lowercase letters and numbers, lacking special characters or uppercase letters, thereby simplifying cracking attempts.
    • Predictability: Incorporates predictable patterns such as "123" at the end, commonly exploited by attackers during password guessing.
    • Short Length: Relatively brief, limiting the number of possible combinations and facilitating brute-force attacks.