What if I told you that the password you type during login is never actually compared with the one stored on the server?
Every day, billions of people unlock their digital lives with a password. Whether it's signing into email, online banking, GitHub, or a social media platform, the process feels almost effortless. You type your credentials, click Sign In, and within seconds you're authenticated.
It seems obvious what happens next.
Your password travels to the server, the server checks if it matches the stored password, and if everything is correct, you're logged in.
Simple.
