We are living in the digital age, where even a small lapse can be overshadowed by our hard earned money. Bank accounts are protected not only from strong passwords, but also from a strong ATM pin. Sadly, even today many people choose a pin that they remember easily – such as 1234, 0000 or date of birth. Thinking that who will know, they themselves give the key to their account in the hands of someone else. Cyber criminals are adept at identifying such weak pin and can clean your savings within minutes.
In such a situation, negligence about ATM PIN can prove to be a big mistake. Now the time has come for us to adopt the thinking of ‘hacking’ instead of ‘be easy to remember’.
According to a report, there are some pin which are most commonly used worldwide and hence the most vulnerable. Such as 1234, 0000, 1111, 1212, 6969, 2580, etc. Such a pin estimate is very easy for hackers.
Date of birth and car number do not make pin
Setting PINs such as berth date, anniversary, or car number is the most common but biggest mistake. These information can often be detected with social media or documents. In such a situation, your account can be empty in minutes.
Just 4 Smart security can also occur in numerals
Although ATM PINs are of four digits, you can make them unique and strong. Use different and irregular numbers. Choose a pin that no one can think easily, but you remember.
The weakest ATM Pin whom to avoid
If your pin matches any of these, immediately replace it:
0000, 1234, 1111, 2222, 3333, 4444, 5555, 6666, 7777, 8888, 9999, 6969, 1212, 1122, 1010, 2468, 4321, 2580 … and others.
Smart users the same, Which gives priority to security
The smaller part in terms of ATM PIN safety, the more important. So next time you make a pin, not easy – choose a smart pin. This is the first and important wall of your digital security.
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