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1. Should passwords be encrypted or hashed?
2. How passwords should be stored?
3. Why should you not store passwords in an encrypted format?
4. Which algorithm is best for storing passwords?
5. Can hashed passwords be hacked?
6. What are the advantages of hashing passwords?
7. Is it safe to write down passwords?
8. Where is it safe to store passwords?
9. What is the best place to store passwords?
10. What is a cleartext password?
11. How do I retrieve all my passwords?
12. Where are passwords kept?

Should passwords be encrypted or hashed?

Hashing and encryption both provide ways to keep sensitive data safe. However, in almost all circumstances, passwords should be hashed, NOT encrypted. Hashing is a one-way function (i.e., it is impossible to "decrypt" a hash and obtain the original plaintext value). Hashing is appropriate for password validation.

How passwords should be stored?

Storing plain text passwords in the database is a sin.

One might also think that if not plain text then we must encrypt the password and then store. ... For hashing passwords we can assume that the hash function will generate unique output i.e for no two different passwords we will get a same hash value.

Why should you not store passwords in an encrypted format?

The unsafe functionality it's referring to is that if you encrypt the passwords, your application has the key stored somewhere and an attacker who gets access to your database (and/or code) can get the original passwords by getting both the key and the encrypted text, whereas with a hash it's impossible.

Which algorithm is best for storing passwords?

Google recommends using stronger hashing algorithms such as SHA-256 and SHA-3. Other options commonly used in practice are bcrypt , scrypt , among many others that you can find in this list of cryptographic algorithms.

Can hashed passwords be hacked?

Hashed passwords that use salts are what most modern authentication systems use. It does not make a password uncrackable but it does slow down the cracking process because it forces a hacker to hash every password that they want to guess.

What are the advantages of hashing passwords?

Hashing a password is good because it is quick and it is easy to store. Instead of storing the user's password as plain text, which is open for anyone to read, it is stored as a hash which is impossible for a human to read.

Is it safe to write down passwords?

Yes, it's true writing down all your passwords on paper and keeping that hidden in your home is more secure than a password manager. But that does not mean it's better. People who write down passwords are more likely to reuse passwords. Password reuse is the worst thing you can do when it comes to passwords.

Where is it safe to store passwords?

LastPass is always near the top of most password manager round-ups and it's not difficult to see why—it's intuitive, elegant, and free to use if you only need it on one machine. Like most other password managers, it can securely store notes, payment details and other sensitive information as well as passwords.

What is the best place to store passwords?

LastPass is a free password manager that generates strong passwords and safely stores them in its vault. It's available on desktop and smart devices running Android and iOS.

What is a cleartext password?

Cleartext is information that is stored or sent in an unencrypted form. ... The database or system where cleartext passwords are stored, for example, are often protected with passwords and other shared secrets such as one-time passwords (OTPs).

How do I retrieve all my passwords?

Google Chrome

1. Go to the Chrome menu button (top right) and select Settings.
2. Under the Autofill section, select Passwords. In this menu, you can see all your saved passwords. To view a password, click on the show password button (eyeball image). You will need to enter your computer password.

Where are passwords kept?

Select “Settings” near the bottom of the pop-up menu. Locate and tap on “Passwords” partway down the list. Within the password menu, you can scroll through all of your saved passwords.