This AI Just Cracked 15 Million Passwords in Minutes - Is Yours On the List?

You won't believe what the hacking brains behind Home Security Heroes just pulled off using AI. They unleashed an AI password cracker called PassGAN on over 15 million real passwords leaked from data breaches.

The results? Downright scary for anyone using weak passwords.

Here's the breakdown:

4-7 character passwords took seconds to crack, no matter how complex
8 characters could take up to 7 hours
10 characters may last 5 years

But passwords over 18 characters were pretty much uncrackable. This shows password length matters more than complexity with AI on the scene.

The takeaway? AI is making cracking faster than ever, so we all need to strength our password game immediately.

My AI Two Cents...

While AI has amazing potential, there is always a dark side to any new tech. I say knowledge is power. So get ahead of this ASAP!

Follow these 7 tips to fortify your passwords against even the smartest AI cracking tools:

Make it Longer: A 12-character password with mixed symbols takes 30,000 years to crack. Time is on your side! ⏳
Use Variety: Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. Diversity is strength! 💪
Make it Random: Avoid guessable words like your name or birth date. Be unpredictable! 🤪
Go Direct: Beware of disguised links. Always go straight to the website. Trust, but verify! 🔎
Avoid Risky Sites: Weak passwords? Weak security. Choose wisely! 🧠
One and Done: Don't repeat passwords across sites. Originality wins! 🏆
Keep it Fresh: Change passwords regularly. Stay ahead of the game! 🕹️

BONUS: Use a Password Tool like Lastpass to manage your PW's! 🔑

Your identity, privacy and peace of mind are worth protecting. So get proactive - before AI beats you to it!

This news update is an excerpt from our latest AI Marketing Insider™ Newsletter.

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