File verification software can be used to verify the integrity of files. This is for instance helpful when verifying the integrity of data backups, or files on a web server to make sure that attackers did not modify them. All programs that offer the functionality work alike. They process a list of files, create checksums [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
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Exact File, Informs You Of File Modifications
A few scenarios spring to mind where it can be essential to make sure that files have not been modified. Think of data backups for example. Nothing is worse than having to realize that the dire needed backup is corrupt and cannot be used. Or files on a web server. A good way to make [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
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Firefox Hash Algorithm Check
One would think that it would only be natural if the browser developers would add a function to their browsers that would make it possible to check the hash algorithm of downloaded files. Firefox users can use the MD5 Hasher add-on to add the functionality to their browser. Let me first explain why it could [...]