collision attack
[/kəˈlɪʒən əˈtæk/]
nounpl: collision attacks
ataque de colisão
1. A cryptographic attack in which an attacker attempts to find two different inputs that produce the same hash output, compromising the integrity of hash functions
The security researcher demonstrated a collision attack against the outdated MD5 hashing algorithm.
O pesquisador de segurança demonstrou um ataque de colisão contra o algoritmo de hash MD5 obsoleto.
2. A method used to forge digital signatures or bypass authentication systems by exploiting hash function weaknesses
A collision attack on the certificate's hash function could allow an attacker to create a fake digital certificate.
Um ataque de colisão na função de hash do certificado poderia permitir que um atacante criasse um certificado digital falso.
This is specialized technical terminology primarily used in cybersecurity, cryptography, and information technology communities in both Brazil and the United States. The term gained prominence following vulnerabilities discovered in MD5 and SHA-1 algorithms, becoming a critical concern in digital security discussions. In Brazilian tech companies and universities, the English term is often used interchangeably with the Portuguese translation.
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