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How many bits of message does the Secure Hash Algorithm produce?(a) 160 bits(b) 1035 bits(c) 621 bits(d) 3761 bitsThis question was addressed to me in a job interview.Question is from Cryptography topic in chapter Number Theory and Cryptography of Discrete Mathematics

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Correct answer is (a) 160 bits

The best EXPLANATION: The Secure Hash Algorithm or SHAis based on MD4 encryption SYSTEM. This algorithm gives an output of a LONGER 160-bit message that is why it is harder to construct ANOTHER message that yields the same resultant message.



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