Authentication · interview question
How does the 'Work Factor' in BCrypt protect against brute-force attacks?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. It adjusts the computational cost of hashing.
Why
The 'Work Factor' in BCrypt determines the number of iterations used during the hashing process. Increasing the Work Factor increases the time required to compute the hash, thus making brute-force attacks more time-consuming and costly.
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