Cryptocurrency Q&A Is SHA-256 weak?

Is SHA-256 weak?

Giuseppe Giuseppe Tue Dec 03 2024 | 5 answers 1118
I'm wondering if SHA-256, which is widely used in cryptography, is considered weak in terms of its security strength and susceptibility to attacks. Could someone please clarify this for me? Is SHA-256 weak?

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SakuraBloom SakuraBloom Thu Dec 05 2024
When utilizing SHA1 for password hashing, it is advisable to make a transition to SHA251.

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Dario Dario Wed Dec 04 2024
SHA1 poses significant vulnerabilities to brute-force attacks.

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Paolo Paolo Wed Dec 04 2024
In a brute-force attack, an attacker systematically attempts various passwords until they stumble upon the correct one.

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AzurePulseStar AzurePulseStar Wed Dec 04 2024
SHA256, on the other hand, offers superior resistance to such attacks.

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CryptoPioneer CryptoPioneer Wed Dec 04 2024
It provides enhanced security for password hashing purposes.

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