--- a/etc/login.defs
+++ b/etc/login.defs
@@ -317,7 +317,7 @@ CHFN_RESTRICT		rwh
 # Note: If you use PAM, it is recommended to use a value consistent with
 # the PAM modules configuration.
 #
-#ENCRYPT_METHOD DES
+ENCRYPT_METHOD SHA512
 
 #
 # Only works if ENCRYPT_METHOD is set to SHA256 or SHA512.