IEEE

Security Evaluation of a Novel MAC Based on Hash Functions and 6D Chaotic Maps

Abstract: In information systems and computer networks, the Hash Message Authentication Code (HMAC) algorithm is a crucial security mechanism widely utilized to ensure authentication and data ...
IEEE

Quantum Message Authentication Code Independent of Computational Difficulty

Abstract: The rise of quantum computing poses significant challenges to security systems, with traditional message authentication codes (MACs) at unprecedented risk of compromise. This paper proposes ...
Security Boulevard

HMAC Secrets Explained: Authentication You Can Actually Implement

HMAC (Hash-based Message Authentication Code) secrets are the industry standard for webhook signatures, internal API authentication, and session tokens. They provide a fast, simple way to verify that ...
IBTimes UK

Stranger Things 'Conformity Gate' Theory Remains Unconfirmed: Morse Code Message Claims 'U DID NOT STOP ME'

In the hours leading up to what was supposed to be a clandestine episode release, the internet collectively held its breath. Across TikTok, Reddit, and Discord servers dedicated to Stranger Things, ...