Types of hashing algorithms

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One common method for gaining unauthorized access to a person's computer is to trick them into installing a virus. This can be done in many ways; the simplest is to provide a file that claims to be something it's not. A hacker could compromise a software developer's website and change the download link to point to a malicious file. Many security-minded developers provide a method for verifying the file downloaded, which is called a hash. Hashes are unique strings of characters that are meant to help prove the integrity of a file. There are different kinds of hashing algorithms, but not all are created equal.

For this discussion, one needs to research different types of hashing algorithms. List at least two in the discussion post, and discuss what one discovered about each.

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