Storing Passwords In A Database: A Better Way to Do So

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/storing-passwords-in-a-database-a-better-way-to-do-so . Discover the best practices for securely storing passwords in a database. Explore the risks of plain text storage and the advantages of using hashing functions Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming . You can also check exclusive content about #programming , #authentication , #storing-passwords , #how-to-store-user's-passwords , #bcrypt , #what-is-a-dictionary-attack , #how-to-protect-your-users , #storing-passwords-securely , and more. This story was written by: @brilianfird . Learn more about this writer by checking @brilianfird's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com . This article talks about how to store passwords securely in a database. Basically, storing passwords in plain text is a big no-no, so you should use hashing functions instead. Bcrypt is a slow hashing function that's considered more secure because it takes longer to crack, making it harder for attackers to get their hands on your users' passwords.