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"encrypted (hashed) passwords" Was it hashed AND encrypted or another case of people not understanding the difference?
by lmilcin 8y ago
"encrypted (hashed) passwords"
Was it hashed AND encrypted or another case of people not understanding the difference?
- invalidusernam3 8y agoSeems like "encrypted" is in there for laymen and "hashed" being a clarification for more technical people. In the post they say: "... the passwords were encrypted (hashed with a salt that varies for each user) ..."
- lmilcin 8y agoIn that case how laymen are ever going to learn if we use incorrect words to make them feel safer? "Ah, they were ENCRYPTED so I don't have to worry" The thruth is they are most likely already reversed.