Compares the hash functions SHA-256, MD5 and SHA-1, analyzing their digest size, design, collision resistance, security vulnerabilities and ideal use cases.
Exploring the world of hash function design and the key players involved in creating these essential tools for data security and integrity.
This article outlines the process and techniques involved in decrypting cryptographic hash values for password recovery.
Explores what makes a hash unique, properties of SHA256, factors impacting uniqueness like collisions, real-world reliance on SHA256.
This article analyzes if SHA-256 hash algorithm is symmetric or asymmetric by comparing its properties against symmetric and asymmetric encryption.
Explores factors impacting SHA 256 hash uniqueness, collision risks, and best practices for maximizing uniqueness despite lack of absolute guarantees.
Compares SHA and AES encryption algorithms, highlighting key differences in their purpose, design, outputs and strengths for hashing versus encryption.
Learn how to fix CRC errors when extracting RAR files. This blog provides troubleshooting steps and prevention tips to resolve data corruption issues.
CRC is not optimal as a hash function compared to algorithms like MD5 and SHA due to limitations in uniformity, determinism, and collision resistance.
