Download and experiment with the WinMD5 or MD5 hash generator as given in your textbook to get a feel of the hashing algorithms.In what ways can a hash value be secured so as to provide message authen

Download and experiment with the WinMD5 or MD5 hash generator as given in your textbook to get a feel of the hashing algorithms.

1. In what ways can a hash value be secured so as to provide message authentication?
2. Elaborate on the applications, weaknesses and limitations of the hashing algorithms.

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