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password cracking

Coverage of password cracking in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 8 · 14:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 20 · 09:07 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 20 · 09:07 UTCTHE HACKER NEWS
    Russian-Speaking Hacker Uses Google Gemini CLI to Control Botnet of Eight Dental Clinic PCs

    A Russian-speaking hacker named 'bandcampro' used Google's Gemini CLI AI to control a botnet of eight dental clinic PCs, employing it for password cracking and setting up a residential botnet. Analysis of 200 Gemini CLI session logs between March 19 and April 21, 2026, revealed these activities.

  • SECURITYApr 8 · 14:00 UTCBLEEPING COMPUTER
    Is a $30,000 GPU Good at Password Cracking?

    A $30,000 AI GPU does not outperform consumer GPUs in password cracking tasks. Specops clarifies that attackers can effectively break weak passwords using standard hardware, reducing the need for expensive equipment.