Learn how Linux calculates the SHA1 hash of a file and the importance of file hashing for data integrity and security purposes.
This article explains how hash functions like MD5, SHA-1 and SHA-256 produce hashes with fixed number of characters based on their bit lengths.
Examines if SHA-1 hashing is still secure for password storage given new vulnerabilities, and discusses stronger alternatives like bcrypt and best practices.
Explains Bitcoin's use of double SHA-256 hashing, and how two rounds of SHA-256 enhances protection against pre-image attacks and collision attacks.
This article examines why LinkedIn used insecure unsalted SHA-1 for password hashing, the risks it posed, LinkedIn's response, and lessons learned.
Compares popular hashing algorithms like MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, bcrypt and scrypt. It explains SHA-256 is currently the most widely used secure algorithm.
This article explains brute force attacks on cryptographic hashes - how they work, associated risks, prevention measures, and real-world examples.
Provides an overview of popular hash algorithms like MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and discusses why SHA-3 is currently the most secure cryptographic hash function.
Explore the probability distribution of the beginning bits in SHA hashes and understand its implications in cryptography and security measures.
