Last Updated on August 20, 2021 by Admin 3
Some passwords are stored using specialized encryption algorithms known as hashes. Why is this an appropriate method?
- It is impossible to crack hashed user passwords unless the key used to encrypt them is obtained.
- If a user forgets the password, it can be easily retrieved using the hash key stored by administrators.
- Hashing is faster compared to more traditional encryption algorithms.
- Passwords stored using hashes are non-reversible, making finding the password much more difficult.