By RecOsint | Dec 3, 2025
Your Password is Just Math. Hackers don't guess your password. They use GPU Farms (Graphics Cards) to try millions of combinations per second. There are two main ways they do this: 1. Brute Force 2. Dictionary Attack
This is the "Heavy Lifting" method. – The Logic: The computer tries every single possible combination: aaaa, aaab, aaac... until it opens. – Speed: Slow for long passwords, but instant for short ones (under 8 chars).
Hackers know humans are predictable. Instead of trying random letters, they use a "Wordlist"—a file containing millions of common words like: – "Superman" – "Welcome123" – "Password" If your password is in the dictionary, it is cracked in milliseconds.
Hackers use a tool called Hashcat. – Power: On a modern gaming PC, Hashcat can try billions of passwords per second. – Result: An 8-character password like "Mike1990" is cracked instantly.
How to beat the math? Make it Long. – 8 Characters: Cracked in seconds. – 16 Characters: Takes centuries to crack. – Tip: Use a Passphrase (e.g., Blue-Horse-Eating-Pizza).