A hashed message is signed by a sender using:
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A hashed message is signed by a sender using:
Answer: B. his private key — To create a digital signature, the sender hashes the message and then encrypts that hash using their own private key. This guarantees authenticity since only…
- A.
his public key
- B.
his private key
- C.
receiver’s public key
- D.
receiver’s private key
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Correct answer: B
To create a digital signature, the sender hashes the message and then encrypts that hash using their own private key. This guarantees authenticity since only the sender possesses the private key.
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