Authentication · interview question
How does BCrypt help mitigate the risk of brute-force attacks on passwords?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. By using a computationally intensive algorithm that is slow to execute.
Why
BCrypt mitigates brute-force attacks by using a computationally intensive algorithm that is slow to execute. This deliberate slowness makes it impractical for attackers to test many password guesses quickly.
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