60% of MD5 password hashes are crackable in under an hour

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Research findings show that 60% of MD5 password hashes can be cracked in under an hour, highlighting the continued danger of using MD5 for password storage. Published on World Password Day, the report underscores the urgency of moving away from weak hashing algorithms and toward stronger authentication methods.

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