Posted by Michael Trausch on 05/27/05 18:42

Simon wrote:
>
> Technically it is possible, but it is near impossible to do.
> The idea is that if you think you know the password, md5() it, if it matches
> the one on record you have a match. Otherwise try again.
>
> That way if you crack someone data, you might not be able to use the
> passwords.
>
> Simon
>

MD5 is a one-way hash. Just about the only way to break into a system
(crack the password) is to know what password (data) generates a given hash.

- Mike

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