Hash Generator & Validator

About Hash Functions

Hash functions are mathematical algorithms that convert data of arbitrary size into a fixed-size output. They are fundamental to many aspects of cybersecurity, including:

• Data Integrity: Verifying that data hasn't been modified during transmission or storage
• Password Storage: Securely storing password hashes instead of plaintext passwords
• Digital Signatures: Creating message digests for digital signatures
• File Verification: Checking file integrity through hash comparison

Available Hash Algorithms

• MD5: Fast but cryptographically broken, suitable only for checksums
• SHA-1: Legacy algorithm, deprecated for security applications
• SHA-256: Widely used, strong cryptographic hash function
• SHA-512: Strongest option, recommended for high-security applications