According to Hive Systems, hackers are finding it increasingly difficult to crack passwords, thanks to the widespread use of stronger hashing algorithms like bcrypt, which is replacing.
The big picture: People are often advised to create complex passwords using random lower and uppercase letters, symbols, and numbers to prevent brute-force attacks. However, a new report suggests that Nvidia’s latest GPUs, like the RTX 4090 and the A100, can crack even the most complex of passwords within minutes.
According to Hive Systems, hackers are finding it increasingly difficult to crack passwords, thanks to the widespread use of stronger hashing algorithms like bcrypt, which is replacing MD5 as the hashing technology of choice for most websites and online services. But as hardware gets more powerful, cracking simple passwords is becoming quicker and easier with every passing year.
