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bcrypt: A Strong Password Hashing Function bcrypt is a powerful password hashing function designed to protect sensitive information like passwords. It's widely used in web applications to secure user credentials and prevent unauthorized access. How bcrypt Works: Salt Generation: A unique salt is generated for each password. This salt is added to the password before hashing, making it more difficult for attackers to crack. Hashing: The salted password is repeatedly hashed using a cryptographic hash function, such as SHA-256. The number of iterations, known as the "work factor," can be adjusted to control the hashing time. Storage: Only the hashed password and salt are stored in the database. Why Use bcrypt? Security: Bcrypt is highly resistant to brute-force attacks and rainbow table attacks. Flexibility: The work factor can be adjusted to increase security over time. Simplicity: Easy to implement in various programming languages. https://www.npmjs.com/package/bcrypt
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