Hash collisions occur when different inputs produce the same output. This post explains the causes, risks, and mitigation strategies for hash collisions.
Steps and key considerations covered in depth for writing your own hashing algorithm to create a custom hash function, aiming to fully explain the process.
This article compares and analyzes CRC and checksum error detection mechanisms, clarifying their differences and pros and cons of each.
CRC verifies data integrity by adding checksums to frames and validating on receipt to detect errors. This post explains how CRC works.
Error correcting codes are widely used in communication networks, storage devices, digital media, and data transmission to detect and fix errors.
Learn about murmur hash, its algorithm, advantages, use cases, limitations, and implementation in different programming languages.
Exploring the likelihood of two different files having the same checksum and the implications of checksum collisions on file integrity and security.
Tips to source a licensed Windows 7 copy in 2022 since Microsoft no longer sells it - check retailers, marketplaces, Microsoft's site, forums, repair shops.
Rolling hashes for pattern matching in streaming data. This article explores the working mechanism and applications in string matching and data chunking.
