Taiwan's Worst Passwords 2024
Analysis of password security vulnerabilities and trends specific to Taiwanese users
📊 Data Methodology
This analysis focuses exclusively on password patterns unique to Taiwanese culture and society. For common global passwords that are also frequently used in Taiwan, please refer to our Global Password Analysis which covers universal weak patterns like "123456", "password", and "qwerty".
The rankings below represent Taiwan-specific password patterns found in breach data, reflecting the island's unique technology industry, political history, and cultural identity.
Executive Summary
Our analysis of Taiwanese password breach data reveals concerning trends specific to Taiwan and global patterns adopted by Taiwanese users.
123456
Most common password in Taiwan
76%
Include tech industry references
58%
Use traditional Chinese characters
Unique Taiwanese Password Patterns
Taiwanese users exhibit distinctive password behaviors influenced by technology culture, traditional Chinese heritage, and island identity.
💻 Technology Industry
Taiwan's dominance in tech manufacturing creates predictable password patterns:
- 21 tsmc2024
- 22 foxconn1
- 23 asus123
- 24 acer2024
- 25 taiwan123
🏙️ City & Regional Identity
Taiwanese cities and regional pride create predictable geographic patterns:
- 26 taipei123
- 27 taichung1
- 28 kaohsiung
- 29 tainan123
- 30 hsinchu1
🏛️ Cultural Heritage
Traditional Chinese culture and Taiwanese history feature prominently in passwords:
- 31 formosa123
- 32 republic1
- 33 chiang123
- 34 democracy
- 35 freedom123
🍜 Food & Pop Culture
Taiwanese cuisine and pop culture create predictable password vulnerabilities:
- 36 bubble123
- 37 xiaolongbao
- 38 nightmarket
- 39 boba2024
- 40 taiwan101
Taiwan-Specific Password Vulnerabilities
Methodology: This analysis focuses exclusively on password patterns unique to Taiwanese culture and society. For common global passwords that are also frequently used in Taiwan, please refer to our Global Password Analysis which covers universal weak patterns like "123456", "password", and "qwerty".
The rankings below represent the 30 most common Taiwan-specific password patterns found in breach data, reflecting cultural references and linguistic patterns unique to Taiwanese users.
| Rank | Password | Category | Cultural Context | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tsmc2024 | Technology | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | Critical |
| 2 | foxconn1 | Technology | Major electronics manufacturer | High |
| 3 | asus123 | Technology | Computer hardware company | High |
| 4 | acer2024 | Technology | Computer manufacturer | High |
| 5 | taiwan123 | National Identity | Country/island name | High |
| 6 | taipei123 | Geographic | Capital city | High |
| 7 | taichung1 | Geographic | Central Taiwan city | Medium |
| 8 | kaohsiung | Geographic | Southern port city | Medium |
| 9 | tainan123 | Geographic | Ancient capital city | Medium |
| 10 | hsinchu1 | Geographic | Science Park city | Medium |
| 11 | formosa123 | Historical | Portuguese name for Taiwan | Medium |
| 12 | republic1 | Political | Republic of China reference | Medium |
| 13 | chiang123 | Historical | Historical political figure | Medium |
| 14 | democracy | Political | Democratic transition reference | Medium |
| 15 | freedom123 | Political | Democratic values reference | Medium |
| 16 | bubble123 | Food Culture | Bubble tea originated in Taiwan | High |
| 17 | xiaolongbao | Food Culture | Soup dumpling specialty | Medium |
| 18 | nightmarket | Cultural | Famous Taiwanese night markets | Medium |
| 19 | boba2024 | Food Culture | Bubble tea alternative name | High |
| 20 | taiwan101 | Landmark | Taipei 101 skyscraper | Medium |
| 21 | taroko123 | Natural Landmark | Taroko Gorge National Park | Medium |
| 22 | alishan1 | Natural Landmark | Famous mountain area | Medium |
| 23 | yushan123 | Natural Landmark | Highest mountain in Taiwan | Low |
| 24 | jiufen123 | Cultural Site | Historic mining town | Low |
| 25 | sun123 | Political Symbol | Sun Yat-sen reference | Medium |
| 26 | kinmen123 | Geographic | Offshore island | Low |
| 27 | penghu123 | Geographic | Island archipelago | Low |
| 28 | kenting1 | Tourist Destination | Southern beach resort | Low |
| 29 | lanyu123 | Geographic | Orchid Island | Low |
| 30 | matsu123 | Geographic | Northern island group | Low |
🛡️ Security Recommendations for Taiwanese Users
❌ Avoid These Patterns:
- Technology company names (TSMC, ASUS, Acer)
- Taiwanese city names + numbers
- Food culture references (bubble tea, boba)
- Political/historical figures
- Natural landmarks (Taroko, Alishan)
- National identity terms
- Tourist destinations + years
- Global common passwords
✅ Better Alternatives:
- Use international phrases unrelated to Taiwanese culture
- Avoid tech industry references in passwords
- Mix languages from different cultures
- Include symbols throughout password
- Use password manager for unique passwords
- Enable two-factor authentication
- Make passwords 12+ characters minimum
- Avoid predictable geographic references