Quick Tip: How to avoid using risky passwords, which ones are most common

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Here's a quick weak password tip: You may be using one that's risky.

A recent study from the artificial intelligence analytics platform Peec AIreveals just how risky some passwords still are.

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Despite years of warnings, the password "123456" is still used more than 6.6 million times, making it the most hackable on the planet.

The name "Michael" tops the list of "personal names,"showing up in over 107,000 passwords.

And the word "football" is the most common sport used more than 100,000 times.

Experts say these weak passwords are a goldmine for hackers, who use massive lists of common words to break in.

Always avoid personal info like names or favorite sports.

Use passwords at least 12 characters long with a mix of letters, numbers and symbols.

Never reuse passwords across sites. And always turn on multi-factor authentication.