A process that takes plaintext of any length and transforms it into a short code.
A) Asymmetric encryption
B) Encryption
C) Hashing
D) Symmetric encryption

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Hashing is a process of transforming any plaintext of any length into a fixed-size code. This code is called a hash or message digest. The hash function takes any input data (plaintext of any length) and applies a mathematical algorithm to it to produce a fixed-size output (hash). Unlike encryption, hashing is a one-way process. It cannot be reversed to reveal the original plaintext. Hashing is commonly used for data integrity checks and passwords storage.

A Process That Takes Plaintext of Any Length and Transforms