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Message-digest hashing algorithm
The MD5 message-digest algorithm is a widely used hash function producing a 128-bit hash value. MD5 was designed by Ronald Rivest in 1991 to replace an earlier hash function MD4, and was specified in 1992 as RFC 1321. Historically it was widely used as a cryptographic hash function. By the early 21st century, due to low security strength and vulnerabilities, it became unusable for cryptographic applications. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: MD5A 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Image authentication and recovery: Sudoku puzzle and MD5 hash algorithm based self-embedding fragile image watermarking methodInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Fitz-John Porter papersThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: A comparative study of Message Digest 5(MD5) and SHA256 algorithmCited 98 times
- Go sideways: SHA-1A closely related topic
- Go sideways: MD4A closely related topic
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
A comparative study of Message Digest 5(MD5) and SHA256 algorithm
A Novel Improvement With an Effective Expansion to Enhance the MD5 Hash Function for Verification of a Secure E-Document
Block mode image encryption technique using two-fold operations based on chaos, MD5 and DNA rules
Preclinical screening of histone deacetylase inhibitors combined with ABT-737, rhTRAIL/MD5-1 or 5-azacytidine using syngeneic Vk*MYC multiple myeloma
Improved Collision Attack on Hash Function MD5
ASIC-hardware-focused comparison for hash functions MD5, RIPEMD-160, and SHS
Sybil attack detection and secure data transmission in VANET using CMEHA-DNN and MD5-ECC
Analysis of transcriptional activities of the Meq proteins present in highly virulent Marek’s disease virus strains, RB1B and Md5
🆕 Influential since 2022
Image authentication and recovery: Sudoku puzzle and MD5 hash algorithm based self-embedding fragile image watermarking method
Quantum implementation of SHA1 and MD5 and comparison with classical algorithms
Enhanced Audio Encryption Scheme: Integrating Blowfish, HMAC-SHA256, and MD5 for Secure Communication
The Evaluation of LSB Steganography on Image File Using 3DES and MD5 Key
Secure data communication in WSHN using EXP-MD5 and DHSK-ECC
📚 Books worth reading
- 📕Fitz-John Porter papersFitz-John Porter
Ranked by number of editions on Open Library, a rough measure of how lasting a book is.
🔗 Related topics
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