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MD5
(Message Digest Algorithm 5)
Message Digest Algorithm 5 (MD5) is a widely used cryptographic hash function that produces a 128-bit hash value. MD5 is commonly used to verify data integrity by generating a unique checksum for a file or message.
However, MD5 is no longer considered secure for cryptographic purposes due to vulnerabilities that allow for hash collisions. It has been replaced by more secure algorithms like SHA-256 and SHA-3. Despite its limitations, MD5 is still used in non-security-critical applications, such as checksum verification for file downloads.
However, MD5 is no longer considered secure for cryptographic purposes due to vulnerabilities that allow for hash collisions. It has been replaced by more secure algorithms like SHA-256 and SHA-3. Despite its limitations, MD5 is still used in non-security-critical applications, such as checksum verification for file downloads.