Simply phrases which are simple and easy to remember but difficult for cybercriminals to hack. An example says far more than a long speech:
I go to bed at 10:30 p.m.
Such a passphrase is very safe as it consists of many characters and uses letters, digits and symbols. Nonetheless it is easy to remember.
"}},{"componentType":"highlight","richBody":{"value":"Spaces and punctuation are also considered to be symbols. It is also much easier to type and avoid typing errors.
"},"title":"Tip:"},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Using passphrases safely: 7 tips"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"The advice for using passphrases is the same as that for passwords. Here are some reminders.
"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"This is the top tip for ensuring the security of your accounts.
"},"title":"1. Use a different pass phrase for each account"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"Do not share your passphrases with anyone, nor how you created them! Once somebody knows your passphrase it is no longer safe.
"},"title":"2. Keep your passphrases secret"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"Hotel computers or cyber cafés can be infected. If you need to log on to your personal accounts, always use a device you know and which you trust.
"},"title":"3. Do not use public computers"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"Some sites ask you to answer personal questions which can be used in the event you were to forget your password/phrase. In which city were you born? What is your mother’s maiden name? etc. Caution, as the answers to such questions can generally be found on the internet or on your social networks!
"},"title":"4. Beware of personal questions as authentication"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"You can activate such authentication on some sites. This means that you must first identify yourself with your passphrase and you will then receive an authentication code on your mobile phone. In other words, dual protection!
"},"textLinks":[{"text":"To find out more, read our article on such 2-stage authentication.","url":"/en/individuals/fraud-and-security/online-security/two-steps-authentification"}],"title":"5. Use dual-stage authentication whenever possible"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"With some mobile devices you can change your PIN number into a passphrase. Make sure you do it to strengthen your security!
"},"title":"6. Change your PIN number into a phrase"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"Last important tip: if you no longer use an account, think to delete it. It might seem stupid but it could prevent you from being hacked!
"},"title":"7. Monitor your accounts"},{"componentType":"highlight","richBody":{"value":"Not easy to remember all your passphrases? Just like passwords they can be stored safely in a programme called a password manager. In this way your will only have two passphrases to remember: that for access to your computer and that for the password manager.
"},"title":"Good to know"},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Check regularly that you are properly protected"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"Feel free to consult our 'Online security' page to check that you have taken all the necessary precautions when surfing the internet, whether via your smartphone, your tablet or your computer.
"},"textLinks":[{"text":"consult our 'Online security' page ","url":"/en/individuals/fraud-and-security/online-security"}]}]},"hasMacro":false,"id":"4df320ea-170c-40d9-bbeb-14f548f342c5","localeString":"en-GB","mainHeaderZone":{"backLink":{"textLink":{"text":"Online security","url":"/en/individuals/fraud-and-security/online-security"}},"componentType":"editorialHeader","coreHeader":{"body":"The disadvantage? The longer and more complicated they are, the more difficult they are to remember. The solution? Passphrases!","subtitle":"Cybercriminals are forever developing new techniques to hack your passwords. It is a well-known fact that to maximise protection your passwords must be strong. This means they must have many characters.","title":"Passphrases: how to better protect your access"},"date":"2019-07-13","readingTime":5},"publishDate":"2023-04-12T11:51:30.484+02:00"}}