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SHA-256 vs MD5: Which Hash Algorithm Should You Use? MD5 is broken, SHA-1 is deprecated, and SHA-256 is the current standard for most use cases. Here is a clear breakdown of when to use each algorithm and when to avoid cryptographic hashes entirely. Developer Tools How to Generate a Secure Password (And Why Complexity Matters) Length beats complexity for password security. Here is what the evidence says about strong passwords, what NIST recommends, and how to generate one you can actually use. Developer Tools