Summary
This brief examines the use, risks, and mitigation strategies for wordlist (dictionary) passwords in Brazil, informed by verified breach patterns and common local practices. It is intended for IT/security teams, policy makers, and administrators responsible for authentication security.
SecLists (Brazilian Portuguese common.txt): The industry-standard SecLists now includes a specific common.txt in Brazilian Portuguese for directory and password discovery. wordlist password brasil verified
: Steer clear of "123456" or your name/birthday, as these are the first entries in every wordlist. step-by-step guide Common Portuguese words with and without accents Brazilian
As Brazilian users adopt password managers and biometrics, the effectiveness of traditional wordlists will decline. However, legacy systems, IoT devices, and human habits ensure that wordlist attacks will remain relevant for the next decade. : Steer clear of "123456" or your name/birthday,
There are several reputable repositories that provide verified, Portuguese (PT-BR) oriented wordlists:
SCCP for Sport Club Corinthians Paulista).0709 for Independence Day, 2501 for São Paulo’s anniversary).A verified wordlist would contain these, plus their variations (e.g., Flamengo2024, corinthians1910, Senha123@).