Because many inputs map to that hash (the hashing function is surjective instead...

		PuercoPop on Jan 2, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Using HTTP Basic Auth in 2022 Because many inputs map to that hash (the hashing function is surjective instead of bijective). People re-use passwords all the time. If the hash leaks it will only affect the particular service.