Upgrading MD5 to SHA-256 #2008
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Upgrading MD5 to SHA-256 #2008
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Enhanced Security: SHA-256 offers a significantly higher level of security compared to MD5, mitigating potential vulnerabilities such as collision attacks. This upgrade ensures robust protection for sensitive data.
Performance Boost: With the introduction of SHA-NI in Go 1.23, SHA-256 now achieves a 4x speed improvement, making it not only more secure but also faster than MD5. This enhancement leverages hardware acceleration for optimal performance. For more details, refer to the Go PR #48720.
This transition combines heightened security with improved efficiency, making SHA-256 the superior choice for cryptographic applications.
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