TRIVIA

Remembering passwords to access our accounts, activate our gadgets, and even pay taxes is a Herculean task. Who can remember so many digits? Well, it’s best to practice.

How long do you think it takes a hacker to crack a seven-character password that includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols? 

ANSWER

6 minutes. According to this table, a 5-character password that includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols can be cracked instantly. Starting at 12 characters, security improves exponentially.