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Argon2 algorithm dramatically slows password cracking by high-end GPUs

📅 21 July 2026 at 14:34 UTC📰 Cyber InsiderView original source ↗
Argon2 algorithm dramatically slows password cracking by high-end GPUs

A new study shows that the Argon2id password hashing algorithm dramatically increases the cost of offline password cracking by neutralizing much of the advantage offered by modern GPUs. The study by Specops researcher David Ketler examines how Argon2id performs against modern password-cracking hardware and whether advances in GPUs continue to reduce cracking times as they … The post Argon2 algorithm dramatically slows password cracking by high-end GPUs appeared first on CyberInsider.

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🔍Threat Overview

The Argon2id password hashing algorithm significantly slows down offline password cracking by high-end GPUs, rendering them less effective than traditional algorithms like SHA-256 for brute-force attacks.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics cardsAMD EPYC 9B14 server processor
Attack Vectors
GPU-based password cracking
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: high
Who Is at Risk
Organizations using Argon2id for password storage, particularly those with high-end GPU hardware
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Implement a hybrid approach to password hashing, combining Argon2id with other algorithms like bcrypt or PBKDF2
2Regularly update and patch systems against known vulnerabilities in GPU drivers and firmware
3Monitor for signs of GPU-based password cracking attempts and implement additional security measures
📦Affected Products
password storage solutions using Argon2id

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