Base64 demonstrates how easy it is to decipher

plaintext usernames and passwords. Never login to a public network resource

unless some type of encryption is being used, secure socket layer is one example.

Most FTP sites also use plaintext passwords.-Base64 demonstrates how easy it is to decip her plaintext usernames and passwords. Never l ogin to a public network resource unless some ty pe of encryption is being used. secure socket layer is one example. Most FTP sit es also use plaintext passwords.