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

A recent study found that 60% of MD5 password hashes can be cracked in under an hour using a single GPU, with 48% cracked in under a minute, highlighting the vulnerability of passwords protected only by fast hashing algorithms. Experts emphasize that passwords should be part of a broader identity-based security strategy, including multi-factor authentication and zero trust models, rather than relied upon as the sole security measure.