About: I am a digital artist and computer geek with interests in Linux, open source design programs, and saving the world. You will find me blogging here about art, life, technology, and other mildly amusing things. Internet Smarts: Password Salting
Do you use salted passwords? Or are you currently asking yourself if you have heard the term before? 
If so, do yourself (and your identity) a favor and take a look at SteveX’s “Common Password Salting,” a nice, succinct writeup on the technique: why it’s important, and how to use it. Essentially, password salting allows you to create unique passwords for your many user accounts, while retaining a useful mnemonic. It’s excellent security practice, memorization tool, and a generally a handy technique to have around.
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