Using real-world samples recovered from the dark web, Kaspersky researchers have tested how long it would take to crack most passwords, and found that almost half of the world’s passwords can be cracked in less than a minute.
Additionally, the research shows that within an hour, that number rises to three out of five passwords.
Armed with this knowledge, the researchers then explored what differentiates a strong password from a weak one.
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Source: TechRadar News
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