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Key derivation function

In cryptography, PBKDF1 and PBKDF2 are key derivation functions with a sliding computational cost, used to reduce vulnerability to brute-force attacks. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: PBKDF2A 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Efficient Optimization of MS Office 2013+ Password Cracking and PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA2 on GPUsInfluential work since 2022
  3. Read the landmark paper: Optimization of PBKDF2 Using HMAC-SHA2 and HMAC-LSH Families in CPU EnvironmentCited 27 times
  4. Go sideways: Key derivation functionA closely related topic
  5. Go sideways: Key stretchingA closely related topic

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