Solving the weak password challenge requires more than having consumers create strong passwords. Many businesses also need to get a clue about what counts as safe, weak, encrypted, or secure.. Does one of the world's largest grocery chains have a clue when it comes to online password security? That's one obvious question after London-based Web developer Dan Blows tweeted his discovery that grocery and merchandising retailer Tesco--based on its revenue, the fourth-largest retailer in the world--"stores their website passwords unsalted, and emails them unencrypted." The link for this article located at Information Week is no longer available. . In the digital age, strong password security is vital for developers to safeguard client data. Here are essential methods to enhance password safety and protection. Password Security, Secure Application Development, Encryption Strategies. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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