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Password Security – Strong Passwords (English)

Passwords help protect our accounts and personal information online. If our passwords are weak, hackers can easily break into our accounts. This is why we need strong and safe passwords. Learning how to secure them helps keep us safe on the internet.

1. Use long passwords

A strong password should have at least 12–16 characters.
The longer it is, the harder it is to crack.

2. Mix different characters

Use a combination of:

  • Uppercase letters (A, B, C…)
  • Lowercase letters (a, b, c…)
  • Numbers (0–9)
  • Symbols (@, !, %, *, +…)

Example:
P@ssw0rd!2025+Secure

3. Avoid common words

Don’t use:

  • Your name
  • Your birthday
  • “123456”, “password”, “azerty”
  • Anything easy to guess

4. Use a password manager

A password manager helps you:

  • Create strong random passwords
  • Store all passwords safely
  • Avoid reusing the same password everywhere

Popular password managers:
Bitwarden
1Password
LastPass (with caution)

5. Enable MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)

This adds a second step to log in, for example:

  • A code sent by SMS
  • An app code (Google Authenticator, Authy)
  • Fingerprint or face ID

Even if someone steals your password, they still can’t access your account.

6. Don’t reuse your password

Use a different password for every account, especially for:

  • Email
  • Banking
  • Social networks

If one site gets hacked, the others stay safe.

7. Beware of phishing

Never click suspicious links or emails asking for your password.
Always check:

  • The sender
  • The URL
  • If the site is real (https://)

SOURCE :

  • kaspersky.fr
  • cnil.fr
  • cybermalveillance.gouv.fr
  • lesbases.anct.gouv.freconomie.gouv.fr
  • chatgpt.com (translate)