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Length: Variable
Strengths: Slow and computationally expensive, suitable for password storage.
Weaknesses: Slower computation can be a performance issue in some cases. |
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| RIPEMD-160 (RACE Integrity Primitives Evaluation Message Digest 160) |
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Length: 160 bits
Strengths: Faster than some other algorithms.
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to collision attacks, not recommended for high-security applications. |
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Length: Variable (e.g., SipHash-2-4, SipHash-4-8)
Strengths: Designed for hashing data structures and protecting against hash-based attacks.
Weaknesses: Not a general-purpose hash, suitable for specific use cases. |
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Length: Variable
Strengths: Highly resistant to brute force and GPU-based attacks, designed for password hashing.
Weaknesses: Newer algorithms may have limited support in some environments. |
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Length: 128 bits
Strengths: Fast computation, widely supported.
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to collision attacks, not suitable for security-sensitive applications. |
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Length: Variable (e.g., BLAKE2s, BLAKE2b)
Strengths: High performance and security, suitable for various applications.
Weaknesses: Less widespread adoption compared to older algorithms. |
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| SHA-256 (Secure Hash Algorithm 256) |
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Length: 256 bits
Strengths: Strong security and resistance to collision attacks.
Weaknesses: Slower than MD5 and SHA-1 but generally secure for most applications. |
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Length: 512 bits
Strengths: Strong security, resistant to known attacks.
Weaknesses: Slower than some other algorithms. |
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| SHA-3 (Secure Hash Algorithm 3) |
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Length: Configurable (e.g., SHA3-256, SHA3-512)
Strengths: High security, resistance to various attacks, based on different principles than SHA-
Weaknesses: Relatively new, less widespread adoption. |
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| SHA-1 (Secure Hash Algorithm 1) |
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Length: 160 bits
Strengths: Faster than SHA-256, widely supported.
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to collision attacks, deprecated for security-critical use. |
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