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> MD5 isn't very secure either.  SHA is, I think, the current gold standard
> for such things.  Hal, you're the cypherguru here (and the only one with
> a PGP key older than mine:), what are your thoughts on best algorithms
> for CHKs/SVKs?

MD5 has a questionable collision attack, SHA doesn't (as far as anyone
knows).  SHA is slower, but NSA approved. :)  SHA is definitely in the
public domain.  SHA is 160 bits as opposed to 128.  . . sensing a pattern? 


        Scott

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