Password123: the roller coaster of laziness
We all know someone who uses the same password everywhere. Spoiler: sometimes, that “someone” is… you.
And that’s pretty much like getting on a roller coaster without fastening your seatbelt: you laugh at first, you regret it at the end.
🎟️ The problem with the password reuse
Hackers love it when you use the same password for your email, your Netflix account, and your online banking.
Why? Because if just one website gets hacked → your password ends up for sale in the dark corners of the Internet.
Result: with one single key, the hacker opens all your doors. 🗝️
🥴 The most common excuses
“I have too many accounts, I can’t remember 20 different passwords.”
“I always use the same one, that way I never forget it.”
“Anyway, who would be interested in me?” → Answer: hackers LOVE when you think that.
🛡️ How to avoid the fatal loop
One unique password per service (never reuse).
Use a password manager: it remembers everything for you.
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA): even if your password leaks, your account stays safe.
Regularly change sensitive passwords (email, banking, work).
🎠 A Real example
In 2019, a database of millions of hacked LinkedIn accounts was put up for sale.
Thousands of people used the same password for their emails → jackpot for hackers.
🚀 Conclusion
Reusing your password is an adrenaline rush… with a tragic ending.
So enjoy the roller coasters, but secure your online accounts.
At OBI Partner, we like to say:
“A ride should be scary. Not your inbox.” 🎡
👉 Next episode: “When Alexa becomes the hacker’s accomplice – the truth about connected devices.”
