Comment Comment by loeg > what were the alternatives 12 years ago, or 5 years ago?SHA-2.> And why would someone write code for alternatives that aren't expected to be used and maybe don't exist?Well, the real question is why someone picked SHA-1 over SHA-2 in 2005 when attacks that reduced its strength were already being demonstrated. parent loeg 9 years ago
SHA-2.
> And why would someone write code for alternatives that aren't expected to be used and maybe don't exist?
Well, the real question is why someone picked SHA-1 over SHA-2 in 2005 when attacks that reduced its strength were already being demonstrated.