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Where are user passwords stored?

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  1. Where are user passwords stored in Windows?
  2. Where are my passwords stored on my computer?
  3. Where are user passwords stored in Linux?
The /etc/passwd file, which contains information about all users, including their encrypted password, is readable by all users, making it possible for any user to get the encrypted password of everyone on the system. Though the passwords are encrypted, password-cracking programs are widely available.


Where are user passwords stored in Windows?

Go to the Content tab. Under AutoComplete, click on Settings. Click on Manage Passwords. This will then open Credential Manager where you can view your saved passwords.

Where are my passwords stored on my computer?

Although your passwords appear as dots when you type them into password fields in your Web browser, they are conveniently stored in your computer's keychain access log. This log contains passwords, certificates and keys from websites you've visited and applications that require passwords.

Where are user passwords stored in Linux?

In older Linux systems, user information, including passwords and usernames, are kept in a system file called /etc/passwd. This plaintext database is used to keep track of every user on the Linux system.

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