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MAC vs HMAC: Differences Explained

Hash-based message authentication code, or HMAC, is an important building block for proving that data transmitted between the components of a system has not been tampered with. It is a widely used cryptographic technology. I recently came across its use in an RFID system.
Hash-based message authentication code, or HMAC, is an important building block for proving that data transmitted between the components of a system has not been tampered with. It is a widely used cryptographic technology. I recently came across its use in an RFID system.