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Yes indeed. For example they add the current year and month and keep the same "base password" which is unsafe.

• e12e 10y ago
  "Password2017" is a typical "secure" password. Capital and small letters, and number - longer than 8 characters. Passes most "checks" for passwords...
  • koolba 10y ago
    "Password2017!" is even better. It's got a special character!
    • falcolas 10y ago
      My favorite "pattern for stupid passphrase requirements" is "1qaz@WSX" - then just move a row to the right with every password change. :)
    • quickben 10y ago
      Funny how most people go for ! as the default special character :)
      • koolba 10y ago
        It adds to the excitement of logging into an application. Instead of "login", you get to "login!".
      • LordKano 10y ago
        I think it's a natural outgrowth of how so many people chose "1" when they were forced to add a number to their passwords.