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Client-Plus-Server Password Hashing as a Potential Way to Improve Security Against Brute Force Attacks without Overloading the Server

August 10, 2015 by • “Sergeant Major” Hare

Abstract:

Client-Side password hashing (in addition to existing server-side hashing) can improve resilience to brute-force attacks.

Quote:

Even if client-side is 10x slower than server-side, it leaves us with 10x improvement which is certainly a good thing to have

Filed under: On.Security Research

Tagged With: Crypto Password

2D Scaling Basics for Games and Web Design

August 3, 2015 by • “No Bugs” Bunny

Abstract:

2D scaling is a headache.

Quote:

For us (as developers) it is important to know that the difference does exist, and that we should be ready to store graphics with larger sizes even when we personally don't see the need to do it.

Filed under: On.Programming Tips and Tricks

Tagged With: 2D web development