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Storing Passwords [Computer Security]
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When we save a password to a system like a website or application we know this password has to be saved somewhere, but how are these passwords saved?
The simple method and most common mistake is to save the password as is. This means that the password is saved somewhere in plain sight.
The better and more secure method is to not save the password but instead save a check sum value.
Method:
- User enters password
- System generates a check sum from the entered password
- System compares the check sums and not the password
This way the password is not user readable nor can the check sum value can be entered directly into the password field.
Password Recovery:
Check sums are not supposed to be revered, thus the password must be reset.
You commonly see this with the “Forget my password?” option on many websites.
Another Method
Some systems save passwords using Cryptography, encryption is like check sums but it can be revered.
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