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Or, they could be storing encrypted passwords as opposed to hashed passwords?

• stephengillie 14y ago
  Either way, there should be no way they can retrieve your password to send it to you. I'm not a security expert, but I've seen HN posts where others describe this.
  • slantyyz 14y ago
    >> Either way, there should be no way they can retrieve your password to send it to you. I don't disagree with that, but the headline leads one to a particular conclusion despite the set of facts that the OP provided.
    • berdon 14y ago
      Fixed :)