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Which of the following password hashing algorithms is used in the NTLMv2 authentication mechanism?
Suggested Answer: C
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32 comments · newest first
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Holley
10 months ago
I thought it was RC5, but I guess I was wrong!
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Deane
10 months ago
Wait, isn't MD5 considered weak now?
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Tamala
10 months ago
Totally agree, MD5 is the one!
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Desmond
11 months ago
It's MD5 for NTLMv2, right?
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Shannon
11 months ago
Yup, MD5 is used, but it's not the best choice.
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Elliott
11 months ago
AES seems too advanced for NTLMv2, right? I feel like it’s definitely one of the older algorithms, but I can’t pinpoint which one.
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Filiberto
11 months ago
I’m leaning towards MD5 too, but I also have a nagging feeling that it might be something like RC5. Need to double-check my notes.
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Daron
12 months ago
I remember something about DES being mentioned in relation to older protocols, but I can't recall if it's for NTLMv2 or something else.
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Crissy
12 months ago
I think NTLMv2 uses MD5 for hashing, but I'm not entirely sure. It feels like I saw that in a practice question.
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Iraida
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit stumped on this one. I know NTLM is an authentication protocol, but I can't recall the specific hashing algorithm it uses. I'll have to eliminate the options that I'm sure are wrong, and then make an educated guess on the remaining choices.
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Rosalyn
1 year ago
I'm confident the answer is C. MD5 is a widely used hashing algorithm, and it's often associated with older authentication mechanisms like NTLM. I remember learning about this in my security course, so I feel good about this one.
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Dallas
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. NTLM is a Microsoft authentication protocol, so the hashing algorithm is likely one that's commonly used in Microsoft systems. I'm going to guess it's either MD5 or SHA-1, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Elvis
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I know NTLM is an authentication mechanism, but I'm not sure which specific hashing algorithm it uses. I'll have to review my notes on authentication protocols to figure this out.
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Lisha
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is NTLM, which uses a hashing algorithm like MD5 or SHA-1. I'll have to double-check the details, but I think that's the right approach.
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Xuan
1 year ago
Wait, did you say 'password hashing'? I thought we were talking about encryption algorithms. This test is really messing with my brain.
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Darrel
1 year ago
You know, if this was a real exam, I'd be tempted to just put 'all of the above' and see if the professor has a sense of humor.
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Louvenia
1 year ago
Hold up, isn't NTLMv2 that old Windows authentication thing? In that case, it's definitely gotta be DES (ECB mode). Blast from the past!
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Keshia
1 year ago
It's always interesting to learn about the different encryption methods used in authentication protocols.
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Elvis
1 year ago
AES, MD5, and RC5 are also common password hashing algorithms, but not used in NTLMv2.
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Truman
1 year ago
Yeah, NTLMv2 is an old Windows authentication protocol, DES (ECB mode) is a blast from the past.
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Yuette
1 year ago
I think you're right, DES (ECB mode) is indeed used in the NTLMv2 authentication mechanism.
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Rolande
1 year ago
Nah, MD5 is way too outdated for something like NTLMv2. It's probably AES, that's the industry standard these days.
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Harrison
1 year ago
Yeah, AES is definitely the way to go for NTLMv2.
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Leanora
1 year ago
I agree, AES is much more secure than MD5.
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Leatha
1 year ago
I think it's D) RC5 because it's a strong encryption algorithm.
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Beckie
1 year ago
But MD5 is commonly used for hashing passwords, so it makes sense for NTLMv2.
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Arletta
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe it's A) AES.
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Merlyn
1 year ago
I think it's gotta be MD5. That's the classic go-to hash for passwords, right?
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Armando
1 year ago
Layla: Yes, NTLMv2 authentication mechanism uses AES for password hashing.
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Layla
1 year ago
User 2: Is it AES then?
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Florinda
1 year ago
User 1: Actually, it's not MD5. NTLMv2 uses a different algorithm.
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Beckie
1 year ago
I think the answer is C) MD5.