Cryptocurrency Q&A
What is the password hashes?
What is the password hashes?
Riccardo
Fri Nov 29 2024
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I'm trying to understand the concept of password hashes. Could you explain what they are and how they work in the context of password security?
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GangnamGlitzGlamour
Sun Dec 01 2024
Password hashing is a security technique employed to transform a password.
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HanjiArtistryCraftsmanshipMasterpiece
Sat Nov 30 2024
It complicates matters for cybercriminals, making it challenging for them to gain access to the actual passwords.
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Isabella
Sat Nov 30 2024
It uses an encryption algorithm to convert the password, or any other data, into a concise string of letters and/or numbers.
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Stefano
Sat Nov 30 2024
This process ensures that the original password is not stored in plain text.
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ShintoBlessing
Sat Nov 30 2024
In the event of a website being hacked, password hashing provides an additional layer of security.
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