Identity Most passwords can be cracked in under a minute, Kaspersky finds May 11, 2026 Share By SC Staff Most hashed passwords can be cracked in less than a minute, according to a recent report by Tech Radar. Kaspersky researchers analyzed real-world password data from the dark web to determine the time it takes to crack common credentials. The findings highlight significant vulnerabilities in current password security practices. Kaspersky researchers analyzed a dataset of 231 million unique passwords leaked on the dark web between 2023 and 2026. Using a single RTX 5090 GPU, they found that 48% of these passwords could be cracked in under a minute, and 60% in under an hour. The study also indicated that password length is a critical factor, with passwords shorter than eight characters often crackable within 24 hours. Adding numbers and special characters can increase cracking time, though common substitutions like "@" are frequently used. The research also revealed a high rate of password reuse, with over half of the analyzed passwords having been exposed previously. These findings underscore the importance of using strong, unique passwords, password managers, and multi-factor authentication to protect online accounts. Source: Tech Radar SC Staff Related Identity Microsoft Edge password saving practice raises security concerns SC Staff May 8, 2026 The browser reportedly converts saved passwords into plaintext within the computer's memory as soon as the application launches, making them vulnerable to unauthorized access. Security Operations UIDAI and NFSU forge 5-year cybersecurity and digital forensics partnership SC Staff May 8, 2026 This strategic alliance, formalized on May 5 in Ahmedabad, establishes a framework to enhance cyber resilience within UIDAI's digital identity ecosystem. Security Operations Children easily bypass online age verification systems, report finds SC Staff May 8, 2026 The report highlights that children are aware of multiple methods to bypass these checks, either through personal experience or peer knowledge. Related Events Cybercast IAM for MSSPs: Real-World Deployments Mon May 18 Cybercast Privilege risk is in the lifecycle: A CISO discussion on modernizing identity control On-Demand Event Cybercast The industrialization of identity compromise On-Demand Event Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Basic Authentication Biometrics Certificate-Based Authentication Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) Digest Authentication Digital Certificate Discretionary Access Control (DAC) You can skip this ad in 5 seconds