The figure shows the distribution of character types regarding passwords in 2009. For instance, about 16% of users chose passwords that only consist of numerical characters.
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Imperva. (February 11, 2010). Distribution of character types regarding passwords in 2009 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/271088/percentage-of-password-compositions/
Imperva. "Distribution of character types regarding passwords in 2009." Chart. February 11, 2010. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 24, 2026. /statistics/271088/percentage-of-password-compositions/
Imperva. (2010). Distribution of character types regarding passwords in 2009. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 24, 2026. /statistics/271088/percentage-of-password-compositions/
Imperva. "Distribution of Character Types regarding Passwords in 2009." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 11 Feb 2010, /statistics/271088/percentage-of-password-compositions/
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Distribution of character types regarding passwords in 2009 [Graph], Imperva, February 11, 2010. [Online]. Available: /statistics/271088/percentage-of-password-compositions/
