Re:We didn't encrypt your password, we hashed it
by hatsunearu on Friday September 04, 2020 @08:50PM
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Cryptographically, encrypting doesn't actually add any more security so... no point imo
edit: but infosec isn't completely equal to cryptography, so some deterrence like that will prevent some attacks. But it's like adding a real beefy padlock on your door (the hashing), and then putting a piece of tape to keep your door shut. Or putting a piece of tape over the keyhole of your padlock.
edit: but infosec isn't completely equal to cryptography, so some deterrence like that will prevent some attacks. But it's like adding a real beefy padlock on your door (the hashing), and then putting a piece of tape to keep your door shut. Or putting a piece of tape over the keyhole of your padlock.