Your business’s passwords are still too weak

Be honest. Do you still have at least one password that looks like “12345” or “password123”?

If so, you’re not alone.

But that doesn’t mean it’s OK.

Despite years of warnings from IT experts (people like us), weak passwords are still everywhere. And that’s a serious problem. Because weak passwords are one of the easiest ways for cybercriminals to break into your business systems.

Why Weak Passwords Are an Open Door

You’d be amazed how many businesses, even in 2025, are still using passwords that can be cracked in less than a second.

Recent research found that the most common business password is still “123456.”

Right behind it? “123456789,” “password,” and the ever-popular “qwerty123.”

These aren’t just lazy choices—they’re open doors for hackers looking for easy wins.

And it’s not just large enterprises getting this wrong. Small and mid-sized businesses are often hit even harder when password breaches happen because they don’t always have the resources to recover quickly.

The Real Cost of a Stolen Password

A single stolen password can give attackers access to your:

• Email accounts

• Client files

• Financial systems

• Customer data

And once inside, attackers can cause financial damage, reputational harm, and downtime that disrupts your entire team.

You might think, “We’re small, who would target us?” But cybercriminals don’t care about your size. They care about easy targets, and weak passwords are the easiest target of all.

Bad Password Habits You Didn’t Realize You Have

Here’s the kicker: Even if you’re not using “123456,” that doesn’t mean your passwords are secure.

The same research found people using:

• Their own email address as a password

• Their name or company name as a password

• Simple phrases like “iloveyou” (sweet, but risky)

All it takes is one compromised password, and your business is at risk.

How to Create Stronger Password Habits

So, what can you do to protect your business?

1. Use Strong, Unique Passwords

Every account should have a unique, randomly generated password with:

✅ A mix of upper and lowercase letters✅ Numbers and symbols✅ No ties to personal information✅ At least 12–16 characters

Avoid anything predictable or easy to guess. And never reuse passwords across multiple accounts.

2. Implement a Password Manager

No one wants to remember 30+ complex passwords. That’s where a password manager becomes essential.

A password manager can:

• Generate strong, random passwords

• Store them securely

• Autofill them for your team

• Eliminate the need for sticky notes or Excel sheets of logins

This makes using strong passwords practical, not a headache.

3. Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a critical extra layer of protection. Even if someone steals your password, they can’t access your account without the second code sent to your phone or app.

It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to strengthen your business’s security.

4. Future-Proof With Passkeys

Looking ahead, consider passkeys as a password alternative. Passkeys use biometrics (like fingerprints or facial recognition) or secure device-based authentication to log in without traditional passwords at all.

They’re safer, simpler, and quickly becoming the new standard in secure authentication.

Don’t Wait for a Security Scare

Strong passwords—or better yet, password alternatives—are your first line of defense against cyber threats. Don’t wait until you experience a breach to take this seriously.

If your team is still using “abc123” or your company’s name as a password, now is the time for a change.

Let Elite Technology Solutions Group Help You Strengthen Your Password Security

At Elite Technology Solutions Group, we help businesses like yours build people-friendly, effective password policies and secure login systems to protect your data and your reputation.

Don’t wait for cybercriminals to find your weak spots.

Contact Elite Technology Solutions Group today to schedule your cybersecurity prevention evaluation and take control of your business’s password security before it’s too late.