OWASP Vulnerabilities · interview question
Why is it useful to salting passwords before hashing them?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. To ensure uniqueness of the hash output for identical passwords
Why
Salting adds a unique value to each password before hashing, ensuring that even identical passwords result in different hash outputs, thus enhancing security against attacks like rainbow tables.
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