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The New Oil@mastodon.thenewoil.orgB to Cybersecurity@fedia.io · 17 days ago

Law Enforcement Can Break 77% Of ‘Three Random Word’ Passwords

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Law Enforcement Can Break 77% Of ‘Three Random Word’ Passwords

The New Oil@mastodon.thenewoil.orgB to Cybersecurity@fedia.io · 17 days ago
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Law Enforcement Can Break 77% Of ‘Three Random Word’ Passwords

https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2025/04/27/now-law-enforcement-can-hack-77-of-three-random-word-passwords/

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    This seems to assume the format of the password is known. Not surprised that makes it easier to brute force.

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