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True.. but, since the password being hashed isn't actually the password, but the jumbled string, doesn't that mean if they were to attempt a brute force attack, they wouldn't be able to actually crack any of the passwords since the real password isn't stored?SHH– SHH2012年07月12日 07:10:59 +00:00Commented Jul 12, 2012 at 7:10
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When an attacker break in your server (or wherever your code is), he/she know how you build you hash-string. There is no magic, so an attacker can brute-force the hashes very soon...Ron– Ron2012年07月12日 07:16:52 +00:00Commented Jul 12, 2012 at 7:16
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@SHH If they'd attempt to brute-force your data, they'd need to know your particular algorithm anyway. It's not really possible to tell from looking at a hash what algorithm was used. If your database is compromised so that your hashes are leaked, simply assume that the algorithm is leaked with it since the attacker has access to your server.deceze– deceze ♦2012年07月12日 07:21:07 +00:00Commented Jul 12, 2012 at 7:21
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