Name: How Hackers Crack Passwords | Password Security 101
Uploaded: 2025-04-17T15:30:00+00:00
Duration: 9 min 14 s
Description: 🔐 Ever wondered what really happens when you create a password? In this video, we’ll break down how passwords are stored, how attackers try to crack them, and what you can do to protect your accounts.

9 months ago

Technology password security how passwords are stored password hashing brute force attack dictionary attack credential stuffing password best practices password manager multi-factor authentication have i been pwned

🔐 Ever wondered what really happens when you create a password?

In this video, we’ll break down how passwords are stored, how attackers try to crack them, and what you can do to protect your accounts. We’ll cover the differences between strong and weak hashing algorithms, common attack methods like brute-force and credential stuffing, and how password managers and multi-factor authentication can dramatically improve your security.

You’ll learn:

✅ How password hashing and salting work

✅ Real-world attacks used to steal passwords

✅ How to check if your passwords have been exposed

✅ What makes a strong password

✅ Why password managers are a must-have

✅ How MFA adds an extra layer of protection

📌 Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - How are Passwords Stored?
2:17 - Password Attacks
3:54 - Password Best Practices
4:35 - HaveIBeenPwned Demo
7:15 - Password Managers
7:54 - MFA
8:34 - Recap & Final Thoughts

🔐 Related Video: Encryption vs Hashing Explained: https://rumble.com/v6qwmt0-encryption-vs.-hashing-whats-the-difference.html
🔍 Check if your info was exposed: [https://haveibeenpwned.com]

💡 Like & Follow for More Cybersecurity Content!

Loading comments...