🔐 Understanding Brute Force Attacks & SHA256 Hashing Explained

Ever wondered how data is protected in the digital world? Enter cryptographic hash functions like SHA256! These one-way functions transform input into unique, fixed-length hashes that are nearly impossible to reverse. But here’s the twist—hackers can brute-force their way to the original input using precomputed Rainbow Tables or by guessing common inputs. That’s where salting comes in, adding a random, unique value to the input to make cracking it virtually impossible. 🛡️

In our task, we’re unraveling the mystery of a hash by matching it to a color from a predefined list. Using tools like utf8ToBytes, sha256, and toHex, we loop through each possible color, hash it, and compare it to find the match. It’s a fun, hands-on way to see the power of cryptography in action—and understand why it’s so crucial in keeping our digital world secure. Ready to crack the code? 🔐✨


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