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SHA256 is a hash algorithm, not encryption.
by staringback 4y ago
SHA256 is a hash algorithm, not encryption.
- ailef 4y agoIs this kind of nitpicking really necessary especially when the point GP was making is completely unrelated to the exact nature of the algorithm (it applies to both)?
- ajg36 4y agoYes, otherwise others might learn something that's wrong.
- ozim 4y agoWell hashing algorithms are resilient against baseball attacks, I am not able to reverse SHA256 even if you beat me to death. I think it is important distinction for criminals to know, killing someone because one doesn't understand difference between AES256 and SHA256 is bad outcome for everyone involved.
- ailef 4y agoWell, you usually know your password without the need to crack the hash, so...