AI vs. Passwords: Why Your “123456” Days Are Numbered!

AI can now crack passwords in seconds, leaving “123456” and “qwerty” in the dust. With AI’s help, hackers are trading in their phishing rods for password-cracking machines. So, ditch “Fluffy” and “password123” for something more complex, or risk having your Netflix account hijacked faster than you can say “cybersecurity.”

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Hot Take:

AI is the new Houdini, and it’s coming for your passwords! While we’ve been busy trying to remember our pet’s birthday, AI’s been hitting the gym and learning every trick in the book to crack even the toughest passwords. Time to swap out “password123” for something that doesn’t sound like the WiFi password at your local coffee shop!

Key Points:

– AI is now capable of cracking even complex passwords in seconds.
– Simple passwords like “123456” and “qwerty” can be cracked almost instantly.
– AI models like DeepSeek are becoming more accessible and affordable for cybercriminals.
– Despite increasing awareness, people still use weak passwords.
– Passkeys and password managers are recommended for better security.

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