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Protect Your Passwords Against Rainbow Table Attacks

In this video, Zanidd will explore what techniques can be used to prevent rainbow table attacks. Watch him explain salt and pepper methods.

This video will explore what techniques can be used to prevent rainbow table attacks.

You can also refer to the previous video for more techniques to prevent these attacks. The most effective techniques are called salt and pepper methods and are explained here. You can use a library to implement these methods or check the configuration of the software if possible.

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