A recent study found that 60% of MD5 password hashes can be cracked in under an hour using a single GPU, with 48% cracked in under a minute, highlighting the vulnerability of passwords protected only by fast hashing algorithms.

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A recent study found that 60% of MD5 password hashes can be cracked in under an hour using a single GPU, with 48% cracked in under a minute, highlighting the vulnerability of passwords protected only by fast hashing algorithms. Experts emphasize that passwords should be part of a broader identity-based security strategy, including multi-factor authentication and zero trust models, rather than relied upon as the sole security measure.
https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/05/07/60-of-md5-password-hashes-are-crackable-in-under-an-hour/5234954