🧠 Bcrypt Hash Generator

Bcrypt is a password hashing function designed to be slow and computationally expensive, making it resistant to brute-force attacks. It includes a built-in salt and configurable cost factor. Key Features: • Built-in salt generation (no need for separate salt) • Configurable cost factor (work factor) • Resistant to rainbow table attacks • Widely supported across programming languages Cost Factor Guidelines: • 4-6: Fast, suitable for testing (not production) • 8-10: Moderate security, good for most applications • 10-12: High security, recommended for production • 12-15: Very high security, may be slow for high-traffic sites Hash Format: $2a$[cost]$[22-character salt][31-character hash] Example: $2a$10$N9qo8uLOickgx2ZMRZoMyeIjZAgcfl7p92ldGxad68LJZdL17lhWy Security Notes: • Always use bcrypt for password storage • Never store passwords in plain text • Cost factor should be adjusted based on hardware capabilities • Regularly review and update cost factors as hardware improves