No password is invulnerable given enough time. But, with sufficiently strong passwords, attempts to crack them will at least take a significant period of time to crack--making it unnecessary to change them as frequently, and easier for users to manage.
Crack your own passwords for better security
IT admins should crack passwords to identify weaknesses and provide an opportunity to develop more effective policies.
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