Concept
concept:md5
Also: MD5 hash, MD5 hashing
Hashing algorithm used by VTech to store passwords without salting, according to the episode.
Hashing algorithm used by VTech to store passwords without salting, according to the episode.
“the passwords were stored using a basic unsalted MD5 hash”
“Storing passwords as MD5 hashes is a severe lack of security.”
| Direction | Predicate | Other entity | Origin | EP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| incoming | INVOLVES | VTech Kids’ Toy Hacking case | Explicit | 2 |
VTech Kids’ Toy Hacking case INVOLVES MD5
The compromised database stored passwords as basic unsalted MD5 hashes rather than securely encrypted passwords.
Explicit Confidence 99% · Jack Rhysider EP 2 Details
“the passwords were stored using a basic unsalted MD5 hash”