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Kaspersky warns that passwords hashed with MD5 algorithm can be cracked in minutes using a GPU

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Alfonso Maruccia

Just in time for World Password Day, Kaspersky is reminding everyone that outdated hashing algorithms such as MD5 remain among the worst choices for storing passwords. In a recent post, the security firm revisited a 2024 study examining the "crackability" of real-world passwords. The conclusion is not surprising: password cracking... Read Entire Article