What can be used as an alternative to HMAC?

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What can be used as an alternative to HMAC?

  • SHA
  • MD5
  • symmetric encryption algorithms
  • digital signatures

Explanation: Both HMAC and digital signatures are used to guarantee that messages are authentic. MD5 and SHA are considered legacy algorithms that should be avoided because they have security flaws. Encryption algorithms ensure data confidentiality rather than authentication.

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