Mandiant releases rainbow table that cracks weak admin password in 12 hours

Security firm Mandiant has released a database that allows any administrative password protected by Microsoft’s NTLM.v1 hash ...
PC Magazine

cryptographic hash function

An algorithm that transforms a given amount of data (the "message") into a fixed number of digits, known as the "hash," "digest" or "digital fingerprint." Hash functions are a fundamental component in ...
Design And Reuse

Hardware Root of Trust Drives the PQC Transition, Building a Zero-Trust Security Foundation for AI and Edge Computing

Hardware Root of Trust Drives the PQC Transition, Building a Zero-Trust Security Foundation for AI and Edge Computing. Hsinchu, Taiwan — eMemory Technology Inc ...
Nature

High-Performance Hardware Implementations of SHA-256 Hash Functions

The SHA-256 hash function remains a cornerstone of modern cryptographic systems, underpinning applications ranging from blockchain mining to secure communications in IoT networks. Recent advancements ...
The Motley Fool

What are Cryptographic Hash Functions?

Cryptographic hash functions secure data by providing a unique fixed-length output for each input. These functions are essential in blockchain for data integrity and secure transactions. Understanding ...
Investopedia

What Are Cryptographic Hash Functions?

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Amilcar has 10 years of FinTech, blockchain, ...