Dion is developing an application that will allow users to create their own passwords. He then needs to store that information in a database to be used when the user attempts to log in again. Which of the following provides the strongest option for Dion to accomplish this task?
A) SHA-256
B) MD4
C) MD5
D) SHA-512

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SHA-512 is the strongest option among those listed for hashing passwords because it produces a longer hash value (512 bits) compared to SHA-256 (256 bits), MD5 (128 bits), and MD4 (128 bits), making it more resistant to brute-force attacks and collisions.

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