07/16/2026
Did you know a basic password to your computer, email, bank account leaves you vulnerable to a brute force attack?
Review the chart and see how you can improve your security
-Ray at TR Tech
This is how fast a hacker could brute force your password in 2026.
If your password is only a few characters long, it could be cracked in minutes… or even instantly.
The good news? You don’t need to memorize a bunch of random letters, numbers, and symbols.
Here are a few simple ways to dramatically improve your security:
• Use a long passphrase instead of a short, complex password.
• Never reuse passwords. If one website is breached, hackers will often try that same password on your email, bank, and other accounts.
• Use a password manager to generate and securely store unique passwords for every login, so you only have to remember one master password.
• Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for your email, banking, and other important accounts. Even if someone gets your password, 2FA can stop them from getting into your account.
