The SHA1 algorithm has been broken (referring to collision search)

The article discusses a groundbreaking achievement in the field of cryptography – the full and practical break of the SHA-1 algorithm. For years, SHA-1 has been used as the standard hashing algorithm, but advances in computing and new attack techniques have led to a situation where the security of this algorithm is significantly compromised. New research has demonstrated that it’s possible to create a collision, meaning that two different sets of data can generate the same hash. In practice, this opens the door to various attacks that can undermine the security of many systems relying on this algorithm. As threats become more real, the IT community must pay attention to migrating from SHA-1 to more secure options like SHA-256. In the face of these threats, users and organizations must be aware of the technologies underpinning their systems and the potential consequences of their use.