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  • Hacker News: "YOLO" is not a valid hash construction

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    Source URL: https://blog.trailofbits.com/2024/08/21/yolo-is-not-a-valid-hash-construction/ Source: Hacker News Title: "YOLO" is not a valid hash construction Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses common cryptographic missteps made by clients, particularly focusing on the use of poorly constructed hash functions and message authentication codes (MACs) referred to as “YOLO constructions.” It emphasizes the…