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Cryptography & Cryptanalysis

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Cryptographic Hash Function - Message Digest Function

Password Hashing Functions

Created on Jan 03, 2026

Password Hashing Functions
  • is a cryptographic hash function, but with a special purpose: password hashing
  • often used in tandem with encryption (see Static Passwords)

Types

bcrypt

  • slow, adaptive

scrypt

  • memory-hard

Argon2

  • modern, strongest choice