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A _____ is a function is not reversible.

A.
Stream cipher
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A.
Stream cipher
B.
Asymmetric cipher
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B.
Asymmetric cipher
C.
Hash
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C.
Hash
D.
Block Cipher
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D.
Block Cipher
Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

Hash

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hash_function

Hash functions are irreversible. This is actually required for them to fulfill their function of determining whether someone possesses an uncorrupted copy of the hashed data. This brings susceptibility to brute force attacks, which are quite powerful these days, particularly against MD5.

asked 18/09/2024
Antonio Carlos Figueiredo Junior
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