An analysis of leaked databases from Information is Beautiful shows that people are still using common PIN numbers to protect their vital information.

As tempting as it might be, avoid using 0000 as your four-digit PIN code. Same goes for 1010, 1111, 1122, and 1212, which comprises the top five worst PIN codes, according to a list compiled by ...

A prudently chosen four-digit PIN is secure enough, mainly because manufacturers limit the number of attempts to enter a PIN. Apple locks the device completely after ten incorrect entries.

When choosing a PIN code, you should pick a number combination that is long, random and unique, cybersecurity experts say.

In an examination of 3.4 million four-digit passwords, the tech consultancy DataGenetics determined that users choose the PIN "1234" nearly 11% of the time.

This includes every digit 0 through 9 repeated, as well as a few instances of 2-digit repeated numbers. For example, 1212 is the fifth most popular PIN in the data, and 1122 is the eighth most ...

Uber announced on Thursday it would be rolling out a feature that matches riders and drivers using four-digit PIN numbers, after a series of incidents led to public outcry over the perceived lack ...

Most foreign ATMs require a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).” So the reports conflict, but at least these banks address the issue.