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Understanding Secure Hashes
What is a Hash?
A hash function takes input data (like a password or a file) and converts it into a fixed-size string of characters. Even a tiny change in the input produces a completely different output hash (the "Avalanche Effect").
Why no MD5?
We exclude MD5 because it is cryptographically broken. It is vulnerable to "collision attacks," where two different inputs can produce the same hash. Modern applications should use SHA-256 or higher.
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