Let’s be honest. Do you still have at least one password that looks like “12345” or “password123”? If so, you’re not alone. Many small businesses across Southwest Oklahoma and beyond still rely on weak business passwords without realizing the danger.
However, just because it’s common doesn’t make it safe. In fact, despite years of warnings from IT professionals, these weak passwords remain a huge risk to your business. That risk grows every day as cybercriminals get smarter and faster at cracking simple logins.
Hackers don’t need fancy tools
Weak business passwords give criminals a free pass. The most-used password is still “123456.” Others close behind include “123456789,” “password,” and “qwerty123.” These aren’t just bad habits. They’re open doors.
Small businesses, especially those without full-time IT support, often suffer more when breaches happen. Without strong defenses, recovering from a data breach costs time, money, and trust. And in many cases, those losses hurt more than the attack itself.
Your data has value, even if you don’t think so
Maybe you’re thinking, “We don’t have anything worth stealing.” That thought gives hackers exactly what they want – an easy target. Even if your business has only five employees, your accounts, client info, and internal messages carry value.
Cybercriminals don’t care how big you are. They want results. If your passwords are weak, your business becomes an easy win.
And let’s be real, even passwords that seem personal aren’t secure. Many people use their email address, company name, or soft phrases like “iloveyou.” These still fall apart under a hacker’s tools. They don’t protect you.
What your business can do today
You don’t have to keep taking risks. Instead, start by creating strong, unique passwords for every login. Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. Make each one different.
Yes, remembering all those passwords feels impossible. But that’s where a password manager for small – medium sized businesses, (SMB) solves the problem. It builds strong passwords for your entire team and keeps them safe. No more sticky notes or reused logins.
Next, turn on two-factor authentication (2FA). With 2FA, your team gets a code on their phone when they log in. Even if someone steals a password, they can’t access your systems without that extra code. It’s simple and powerful.
If you want the next level of protection, try passkeys. These use your fingerprint, face or secure device instead of a typed password. They’re faster, safer and much harder to steal. Big platforms like Microsoft and Google already use them and more are joining in.
Don’t wait for a breach to act
Strong passwords and password alternatives aren’t optional anymore. They protect your email, data and reputation. Every small business needs this, whether you’re in Lawton, Duncan, or anywhere in Southwest Oklahoma.
If your team still uses weak passwords like “abc123,” it’s time for a change. You don’t need to figure it out alone.
At Wolferdawg IT Consulting, we help businesses improve password security, set up password managers, and roll out 2FA or passkeys. We make it simple – and we’re local.
Want help making your passwords work for your business, not against it? Let’s talk.
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