World Password Day
Coverage of World Password Day in the Nexus archive.
- 60% of MD5 password hashes are crackable in under an hour
Researchers at Kaspersky found that 60% of MD5 password hashes can be cracked in under an hour using a single GPU, highlighting the vulnerability of passwords protected by fast hashing algorithms. This is due to password predictability and the increasing power of graphics processors. The study analyzed over 231 million unique passwords and found that passwords are actually easier to crack in 2026 than they were a couple of years ago.
- World Password Day: Check if your passwords are safe
World Password Day serves as a reminder to check and update passwords to prevent breaches and hacking, with simple steps like updating email and social media account passwords and using two-factor authentication. Companies often get breached, and exposed login details can be shared or sold online. Updating passwords and using data removal services can help reduce exposure.