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# [Password Hashing Explained: Why SHA-256 Is the Wrong Tool and What to Use Instead](https://blog.zyvop.com/password-hashing-explained-why-sha-256-is-the-wrong-tool-and-what-to-use-instead-v36wj?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Why fast hashes fail at protecting passwords, what salts and work factors add, and how to choose and tune Argon2id, scrypt, bcrypt or PBKDF2.

7h ago · 12 min read · blog.zyvop.com  
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