2023-11-19 22:01:34
A password manager regularly conducts surveys on the security level of these access codes. The latest study reveals that many French people still use passwords considered too weak, decipherable in a second according to experts.
Insecure passwords, but easy to remember
The NordPass password manager regularly conducts surveys on the security of passwords used by Internet users. The company wants examine the evolution of habits with the explosion of cyberattacks and awareness (perhaps still insufficient?) on the importance of creating a strong password.
Experts unfortunately note that old habits persist. In other words, many French people still prefer to use easy-to-remember passwords at the expense of security. NordPass was able to observe the facts following analyzing millions of passwords associated with their identifiers.
The experts analyzed “publicly accessible” passwords on the Dark Web or hacker forums, data published following security incidents. For data collection, NordPass worked in partnership with cybersecurity researchers.
Six times zero or even cuddly: overview of the passwords most used by the French
In this study, NordPass listed the passwords most used by the French. Among the top 10, we find the following terms: doudou, loulou, password or even admin. Suites 000000, 123456, 1234561 and 123456789 are also very popular with the French. The same goes for azerty and azertyuiop.
THE football club names, Marseille for example, are also widely used by our compatriots. However, this trend is not limited to the French. The Spanish and even the English are also affected by football fever when creating their password.
Small emotional names, like chouchou (or the first name of the husband, wife, children, etc.), are particularly popular with the French. These passwords are easily decipherable with ad hoc software, warns NordPass. With these tools, one second is enough to crack these passwords described as elementary.
Experts recommend using strong passwords and diversifying codes
Despite this observation, which is alarming to say the least, the study nevertheless demonstrates that users take more precautions when it comes to securing access to financial accounts. On the latter, the data generally reveals passwords that are stronger than those used for streaming platforms, for example, or other similar services.
Experts can’t say it enough: use strong passwords to access your accounts. It involves a combination of letters, numbers and special characters. Also consider creating long code. Long, memorable passwords are much harder to crack than short and overly complicated passwords.
In all cases, choose a code you can remember. Although it is recommended to include some complexity, there must be a balance between security and recall. Finally, avoid using the same password for multiple sites. This increases the risk of compromise on many platforms in the event of a security breach.
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