How Your Passwords Are Stored on the Internet (and When Your Password Strength Doesn't Matter) [Explainers]

How Your Passwords Are Stored on the Internet (and When Your Password Strength Doesn't Matter) [Explainers]:

Between LinkedIn, Zappos, Dreamhost, and other prominent sites recently hacked, you've likely been thinking about your online security lately. But what does it actually mean when one of these sites get hacked, and how can you protect yourself? Here's how your passwords are stored on the internet, and what it means for you when a web site you used is breached. More »