Experts warn nearly half of passwords can be cracked quickly

Security specialists have raised alarms over the vulnerability of online accounts, stating that almost half of all passwords in use today can be broken within minutes.

The sobering assessment highlights that most passwords are susceptible to cracking in under an hour. Experts emphasize the ease with which common choices can be compromised using basic tools and techniques.

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Illustration of Bitcoin quantum computing risks focusing on exchange wallets and protective solutions.
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Bitcoin quantum risks concentrate on exchange wallets, data shows

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New analysis reveals that over 30 percent of Bitcoin's supply sits in wallets vulnerable to future quantum attacks, with exchanges holding a disproportionate share of the exposure. A startup has proposed a soft-fork solution to protect even dormant holdings, including Satoshi Nakamoto's estimated 1.1 million coins.

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