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Why is storing passwords in plaintext a security risk?
Track: Java
Topic: Authentication
Focus: Plaintext Passwords
Java: Plaintext Passwords
Answer
Plaintext passwords are vulnerable to theft.
Storing passwords in plaintext means if the database is compromised, attackers can directly read user passwords. This exposes users to account takeovers not only on your platform but potentially on others if they reuse passwords. A data breach of an e-commerce site storing plaintext passwords could lead to massive identity theft.
Storing passwords in plaintext means if the database is compromised, attackers can directly read user passwords. This exposes users to account takeovers not only on your platform but potentially on others if they reuse passwords. A data breach of an e-commerce site storing plaintext passwords could lead to massive identity theft.
Topics: Authentication Java Plaintext Passwords