What Type of Message Authentication Code Uses Hashing to Authenticate

question 47

Multiple Choice

What type of message authentication code uses hashing to authenticate the sender by using both a hash function and a secret cryptographic key?

• A)SHA-384
• B)HMAC
• C)RIPEMD
• D)MD5

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