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PC Security and Protection => Internet and Networking Security => Topic started by: Execute on February 25, 2019, 12:56:17 pm

Title: 8-character Passwords Should No Longer Be a Security Standard
Post by: Execute on February 25, 2019, 12:56:17 pm

Recently, it was discovered that ANY 8-character password can be cracked in under three hours with the most current hardware.
For Linux users, the time for cracking may be more, but the password is fully crackable.

Every possible combination of Upper, Lower, Number and Symbol characters can be fully cracked on a single device, in around two and a half hours, give or take.

It is strongly recommended to change such passwords and make them longer, switch from meaningful words to random characters.

Title: Re: 8-character Passwords Should No Longer Be a Security Standard
Post by: Execute on June 26, 2019, 03:08:05 pm

Yes, try 26-symbol ones to be sure.
Hardware is advancing at an alarming pace.

Title: Re: 8-character Passwords Should No Longer Be a Security Standard
Post by: create0 on July 21, 2019, 10:03:13 pm

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Title: Re: 8-character Passwords Should No Longer Be a Security Standard
Post by: josstall on August 22, 2019, 10:49:02 am

Having the right password has become such a hefty task. You are 100% correct at this. There should be more characters as default now. Could you share the reference where you read this?

Title: Re: 8-character Passwords Should No Longer Be a Security Standard
Post by: Execute on August 23, 2019, 02:35:09 pm

Quote from: josstall on August 22, 2019, 10:49:02 am

Having the right password has become such a hefty task. You are 100% correct at this. There should be more characters as default now. Could you share the reference where you read this?

If you Google "8 character passwords cracked in under 2.5 hours", you will find plenty of articles.