Cryptographic Hash Functions

CRYPTOGRAPHIC INTEGRITY
Experiment with one-way hash algorithms to verify file integrity, securely store passwords, and detect alterations.
1. The Fingerprint
2. Avalanche Attack
3. Restoring Integrity

Mission 1: The Fingerprint

A hash function creates a unique "fingerprint" for a document. No two files share the same fingerprint.

Document Payload

PAYMENT: $100 TO: SECURE VENDOR
SHA-256
Digital Digest Output
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