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312-50V7 · Question #177
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Question
Some passwords are stored using specialized encryption algorithms known as hashes. Why is this an appropriate method?
Options
- AIt is impossible to crack hashed user passwords unless the key used to encrypt them is obtained.
- BIf a user forgets the password, it can be easily retrieved using the hash key stored by administrators.
- CHashing is faster compared to more traditional encryption algorithms.
- DPasswords stored using hashes are non-reversible, making finding the password much more difficult.
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