Password hashing · Question 5 of 12

What can even the best hash algorithm not prevent?

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Answer

  • B Trivial passwords such as "foo" being cracked

Explanation

A hash is only as secure as the password. Short passwords or dictionary words are cracked despite expensive computation. Password policies help against this.

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