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-SHA-
1 is
a CryptographicHash that stands for Secure Hash
[Algorithm].
It is apparently similar to the MD4 family of hashes, although generally considered more secure.
+An [Acronym] for __S__ecure __H__ash [Algorithm] __
1__, one out of
a family of
CryptographicHash [Algorithm]s
.
+
+
It is apparently similar to the MD4 family of hashes, although generally considered more secure. It is newer and has fewer theoretical attack vectors than [MD5], but is also [showing signs of weakness | http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2005/02/sha1_broken.html]
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