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What is the difference between encryption and hashing?
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6mo
Encryption is reversible, while hashing is irreversible.
Encryption is a process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
Hashing is a process of converting data into a fixed-lengt...read more
Anonymous
1y
Encryption is reversible but hashing is not. Encryption converts text/password into non readable format which can only be restored via encryption key but hashing generates a unique code which can't be...read more
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