QuestionQ19Verified/Security FundamentalsCopy linkReport a problemAsk AstroTutorSave questionWhich file stores system and user-account passwords?A/etc/passwdB/etc/login.defsC/etc/shadowD/etc/secureShow AnswerAnswerExplanationLinux stores account password hashes in /etc/shadow, which is protected from ordinary users. /etc/passwd contains account information rather than the password hashes.Show comments0Show commentsCommunity DiscussionNo comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!
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