68pc of passwords can be cracked within a day: report

• Most compromised passwords either begin or end with digits • Common symbols like ‘@’ and ‘.’ are heavily overused ISLAMABAD: An analysis of 231 million unique passwords leaked between 2023 and 2026 has revealed several alarming patterns, according to a report by cybersecurity company Kaspersky. Firstly, 68 per cent of modern passwords can be cracked within a day. Secondly, the vast majority of compromised passwords either begin or end with a digit — a common habit that makes them vulnerable...

By none@none.com (Ikram Junaidi)