Tuesday, 31 March, 2026
AI-Powered Password Cracking: Why Your Password May Be at Risk
By Isha
Hive Systems reveals that even complex-looking passwords can be cracked in seconds using AI-driven techniques. For instance, a four-character password, regardless of complexity, can be breached instantly. In contrast, an 18-character password with a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols could take up to 463 quintillion years to crack. However, advancements in AI are rapidly reducing these times, emphasizing the need for stronger password practices.
Read full story at Economic Times