How to Understand Hash Encoding

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Tip 1 - Encoding vs. Encryption vs. Hashing

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Karim Hamza | permalink

Encoding is often confused with encryption and hashing. They are not the same. But before I go into the differences, I'll first mention how they relate: Al

For further reading: https://danielmiessler.com/study/encoding_encryption_hashing/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Understanding Hash Functions and Keeping Passwords Safe - Tuts+ Code Tutorial

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Steven Crower | permalink

From time to time, servers and databases are stolen or compromised. With this in mind, it is important to ensure that some crucial user data, such as passwords, can not be recovered. Today, we are going to learn the basics behind hashing and what it takes to protect passwords in your web applications. | Difficulty: Intermediate; Length: Short; Tags: PHP, Web Development

For further reading: http://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/understanding-hash-functions-and-keeping-passwords-safe--net-17577 ^[2]

Tip 3 - How are passwords stored in Linux (Understanding hashing with shadow utils)

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by None 53 | permalink

Understanding how are passwords in linux stored securely. /etc/shadow file working in linux explained along with the uses of hash and salt value in storing passwords.

For further reading: http://www.slashroot.in/how-are-passwords-stored-linux-understanding-hashing-shadow-utils ^[3]

Tip 4 - Fundamental difference between Hashing and Encryption algorithms

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Nuncita Cherry | permalink

I see a lot of confusion between hashes and encryption algorithms and I would like to hear some more expert advice about: When to use hashes vs encryptions What makes a hash or encryption algorithm

For further reading: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4948322/fundamental-difference-between-hashing-and-encryption-algorithms ^[4]

Tip 5 - How is a password hash encoded in the shadow password file?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Krista Ferrell | permalink

I'm learning about Linux password security (more curiosity than anything useful), and I understand that the real password is hashed and stored in the shadow password file. What I'm not sure of, and

For further reading: http://serverfault.com/questions/88284/how-is-a-password-hash-encoded-in-the-shadow-password-file ^[5]