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Q. What is key stretching?

  • (A) Lengthening keys without hashing
  • (B) Repeatedly hashing a password to slow down brute force
  • (C) Using long encryption algorithms
  • (D) Adding salt to passwords
  • Correct Answer - Option(B)
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Explanation by: Admin
Key stretching like PBKDF2 or bcrypt slows attackers from brute-forcing hashes.

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