Hak5

Hosted by Darren Kitchen and Shannon Morse. New episodes Tuesdays.

Put together by a band of IT ninjas, security professionals and hardcore gamers, Hak5 isn't your typical tech show. We take on hacking in the old-school sense, covering everything from network security, open source and forensics, to DIY modding and the homebrew scene. Then we wrap it all up with a... Read More

Salty Hashes

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 – running time 18:08

While on Vacation at the beach Darren and Shannon talk password security. Shannon covers her favorite free open source password safe, Keepass, and how it can take the nightmare out of remembering a different password for every site. Then, Darren goes over salting and what it does to protect your password's hash on the back end.

With the dozens--or in the case of many administrators hundreds--of passwords one must use and remember every day, how is one to ensure a secure and original password every time? Sure you could come up with some crazy algorythm that involves information in the WHOIS record of the domain you're logging into, or you could live in normal land and get a password safe. Shannon goes over her favorite free open source offering KeePass.

Using industry standard encryption to keep your passwords safe, KeePass is the most full featured password safe we've tested. With versions for just about every OS under the sun, including many smart phones, there is no reason to ever reuse a password again.

If you're a fan of KeePass and have a story or plugin you want to sare with us be sure to hit up feedback@hak5.org!

When it comes to storing passwords on the back end, whether they be in a database or flat file, it's important to keep 'em salted. In this episode Darren goes over what Hash salting is -- what it means to users, administrators, and would-be password crackers.

Don't forget about our first ever official Hak5 Meetup at Busch Gardens Williamsburg on August 15th. Find all the details at hak5meetup.squarespace.com or RSVP on Facebook.

KeePass and Hashes

Shannon and Darren preview what they will be covering in the show, KeePass and password hashes.
00:00 | Play

KeePass

Shannon explains how and why to use KeePass.
02:43 | Play

Hak5 Trivia of the Week

Can you figure out where the Hak5 Beach House is located?
07:33 | Play

Hash Salting

Darren explains what Hash Salting is.
08:20 | Play

Announcements

Hak5 will be visiting San Francisco and where to contact the Hak5 crew.
15:00 | Play

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  • 28 days ago

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About the Show

Details
Show Title:
Hak5
Description:
Hak5 isn't your typical tech show. It's hacking in the old-school sense, covering everything from network security, open source and forensics to DIY modding and the homebrew scene. Damn the warranties, it's time to Trust your Technolust.
Categories:
How-To & DIY, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Sep 7, 2008
Episodes:
Credits