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jameswyse on June 6, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: 6.5 Million LinkedIn Password Hashes Leaked

Does anyone know what encryption scheme LinkedIn uses?

lhnz on June 6, 2012 | [–]

You don't mean encryption. Passwords should be hashed.

kristofferR on June 6, 2012 | | [–]

Hashing scheme, not encryption scheme.

Anyway, they use Unsalted SHA-1, a really weak option.

jameswyse on June 6, 2012 | [–]

Indeed yeah, I meant hashing.

I only build tiny websites compared to linkedin and even I take the time to use a proper hashing scheme with a salt. Shame on you, LinkedIn.

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