Hashing
Hash functions, modern algorithms, password salting, and a safe cracking lab.
1. What are Hash Functions?
Learn one-way digests, integrity checks, and why hashes are not encryption.
15 min
+48 XP
2. MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256
Compare legacy MD5/SHA-1 with SHA-256—and when each is still seen in the wild.
15 min
+48 XP
3. Password Hashing & Salting
Store passwords with salts and slow hashes so stolen databases are harder to crack.
15 min
+48 XP
4. Lab — Hash Cracking Basics
Practice ethical hash lookup on sample digests you create yourself—never real victim hashes.
25 min
+48 XP
5. Quiz — Hashing
10-question quiz on hash properties, algorithms, and password storage.
10 min
+48 XP