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Account Authentication & Password Security Practice Quiz
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Which of the following best describes a 'salt' in password storage?
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Correct answer: Random data added to each password before hashing to prevent identical hashes
A salt is random data combined with a password before hashing so identical passwords produce different hashes, defending against precomputed attacks.
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