Why Strong Passwords Matter
In 2024, data breaches exposed billions of passwords. Common passwords like "password123", "123456", or "qwerty" are cracked in milliseconds by modern brute-force tools. A 12-character random password with all character types would take thousands of years to crack with current technology.
Password Strength — Time to Crack
| Password Type | Time to Crack |
|---|---|
| 6 chars, lowercase only | Instantly |
| 8 chars, mixed case + numbers | ~22 minutes |
| 12 chars, all character types | ~3 years |
| 16 chars, all character types | ~92 billion years |
| 20 chars, all character types | Effectively uncrackable |