Cowboys Fans Warned Over Risky Team Passwords

by | May 5, 2026 | Blog, Dallas, Dallas Cowboys Daily Blitz, Dallas Cowboys Fish Report, Home Page Slider | 0 comments

Dallas Cowboys fans rank among America’s riskiest password users as a new study finds millions of team-based logins exposed in breaches.

Dallas Cowboys fans may want to check their passwords before talking trash in the group chat.

A new password security study from Duelbits says Cowboys-related passwords are among the most frequently exposed sports-team logins in the United States. According to the research, more than 1.08 million compromised passwords were connected to Cowboys terms, including obvious choices like “cowboys” and “dallascowboys.”

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That put Dallas at No. 4 nationally among fans most vulnerable to team-based password breaches.

The issue isn’t just a Cowboys problem, either. Texas sports fans showed up all over the list. The Dallas Stars ranked 18th with 652,100 exposed passwords, while the Dallas Mavericks landed 21st with 650,604. The Texas Rangers followed at No. 22 with 611,064 compromised passwords.

Houston teams weren’t far behind. The Rockets checked in at No. 44 with 318,741, the Astros were 46th with 297,428, and the Texans ranked 53rd with 271,347. The San Antonio Spurs were much safer by comparison, ranking 107th with 88,220.

Overall, the study found more than 42.2 million breached passwords tied to team names across the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL. The Carolina Panthers ranked as the riskiest fan base, followed by the New York Yankees and New York Rangers. The Indianapolis Colts had the fewest team-related password exposures.

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The takeaway is pretty simple: using your favorite team as a password is convenient, but it’s also predictable. Cybersecurity experts warn that hackers often run common words, cities, team names and simple number combinations through automated attacks. So, if your password is “cowboys1,” “rangers123” or anything close, it’s probably time for a change.

A better option is using a password manager or building longer passphrases with random words that aren’t tied to your favorite team, city, birthday or pet. Multiple words can work well, but only when they’re unexpected.

Cowboys fans already have enough stress over playoff exits, roster debates and NFC East drama. Getting hacked because your password is “dallascowboys” shouldn’t be added to the list.

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