A study of over 216 million four-digit PIN codes shows which combinations are chosen particularly frequently and are therefore the easiest to crack. A recent analysis of over 216 million four-digit ...

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 ...

Tech experts are warning that some of the most widely recommended PIN codes for protecting your electronics may now be the easiest for hackers to crack — all thanks to their rising popularity. IT pro ...

In an age of advanced security measures—Face ID, biometric scans, and multi-factor authentication—it's surprising that ATMs still rely on a simple 4-digit PIN. The 4-digit PIN traces its roots back to ...

11:03, Tue, Jan 20, 2026 Updated: 11:07, Tue, Jan 20, 2026 Three is urging its mobile customers to dial a four-digit code if they receive a suspicious text offering them a 'large discount' on their ...