Cryptography

Passwords are an essential part of our digital lives, and they play a crucial role in protecting our online identities and sensitive information. However, not all passwords are created equal, and the consequences of a compromised password can be severe. This is where password security comes in. To keep passwords safe, one of the key components of password security is password hashing (which we discussed in my previous post). Password hashing is the process of converting a plain-text password into an unreadable string of characters, making it more difficult for attackers to access sensitive information....

Imagine a world where digital communication and data transfer was a minefield of danger and uncertainty. Every time you sent a message or transmitted data, you risked interception by malicious actors seeking to steal your information. But then came the heroes of modern cryptography - prime numbers. These seemingly ordinary numbers turned out to be the key to securing digital communications and data transfer in the modern age. In particular, the RSA algorithm became one of the most widely used cryptographic algorithms, relying heavily on prime numbers to ensure its security....

In this blog post, we’re going to dive into the world of secret sharing. You might be wondering, what the heck is secret sharing? Well, it’s a way to protect sensitive information by dividing it up and giving pieces to different people. But, only certain group of people can put the pieces back together to reveal the secret Idea The idea is simple. Let’s say we have a secret message that we want to share with a group of people....

In this blog post, we’ll learn about a powerful technique called hashing, which is used for many purposes, including data storage, data integrity, data security, and data compression. The story follows King Data, ruler of a kingdom named DataLand, as he discovers the many benefits of hashing. Through his experiences, we’ll learn how hashing can be used to store data efficiently, verify its integrity, and protect it from unauthorized access. So come along on this magical journey and discover the wonders of hashing!...