Cryptocurrency Q&A Is SHA-256 still good?

Is SHA-256 still good?

CryptoGladiatorGuard CryptoGladiatorGuard Thu Dec 05 2024 | 6 answers 1278
I'm wondering if SHA-256 is still a secure and reliable hashing algorithm. With the advancing technology and increasing computing power, I want to know if it's still considered strong enough for its intended purposes. Is SHA-256 still good?

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SamuraiHonor SamuraiHonor Sat Dec 07 2024
It offers better resistance against collision and brute force attacks.

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Federico Federico Sat Dec 07 2024
SHA-1, once a widely-used hashing algorithm, has been found to possess vulnerabilities.

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CherryBlossomFalling CherryBlossomFalling Sat Dec 07 2024
These vulnerabilities make SHA-1 less reliable as a security measure.

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Maria Maria Sat Dec 07 2024
As technology advances, the computational cost of attacking SHA-1 has decreased significantly.

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RainbowlitDelight RainbowlitDelight Sat Dec 07 2024
Security is a crucial aspect in the realm of cryptography.

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