Craig-UK Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I know this probably doesn't really matter much, but I am wondering whats the best hash algorithm to use? Also what is the difference between them if any? My host supports md2, md4, md5, sha1, sha256, sha384, sha512, ripemd128, ripemd160, ripemd256, ripemd320, whirlpool, tiger128,3, tiger160,3, tiger192,3, tiger128,4, tiger160,4, tiger192,4, snefru, gost, adler32, crc32, crc32b, haval128,3, haval160,3, haval192,3, haval224,3, haval256,3, haval128,4, haval160,4, haval192,4, haval224,4, haval256,4, haval128,5, haval160,5, haval192,5, haval224,5, haval256,5. Also is it bad saying what the server supports (obviously wont on the site itself)?! (abit late I know) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I don't think it's a problem that the server says this. More importantly, there is no "best". It's a matter of what's appropriate to the situation. MD5 and SHA1 have been cracked, among others, but that doesn't mean they aren't still fine for some purposes. Others are perhaps uncrackable, but using them will slow down your site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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