Fixes OWASP/mastg#2585 [MASWE-0021] Weak Hashing #2
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| - **Loss of Integrity and authenticity**: A deprecated, risky or broken hashing algorithm, may allow an attacker to compromise the integrity and authenticity of data at rest and in transit. | ||
| - **Loss of Confidentiality**: A deprecated, risky or broken hashing algorithm may expose the preimage (input) and in so doing break the confidentiality. | ||
| - **Risk of Brute-Force Attacks**: A deprecated, risky or broken hashing is susceptible to brute-force attacks. |
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Brute force is an attack that could result in "an impact". Let's focus on integrity solely here
Co-authored-by: Dionysis Lorentzos <ddl449@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: Dionysis Lorentzos <ddl449@gmail.com>
Updated language for clarity and consistency regarding hashing algorithms and their vulnerabilities.
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This PR closes #2585
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