Why is it important to use a consistent hashing algorithm for passwords?

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Why is it important to use a consistent hashing algorithm for passwords?
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Using a consistent hashing algorithm like bcrypt ensures that the same password will always produce the same hash, regardless of the system's hashing capabilities. This prevents attackers from using pre-computed hash tables to bypass password security measures.