Posted by simon on 05/27/05 21:05

> 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.

Sorry, but that's not true.
As said, it is technically possible to get the original string but near
impossible to do so.

>
> - Mike

Simon

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