BE ch 5 accounts

[David Morris]

https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/hash-total

hash total

“A method for ensuring that data have not been altered. A hash total is the
numerical sum of one or more fields in a file, including data not normally
used in calculations, such as account number. The original hash total is
stored, and when required, the data are recalculated and compared with the
original. If data are lost or changed, a mismatch signals an error. Used
for decades, hash totals were always a simple verification method.”

*Hash Totals Are Simple*
“But cryptographic hashes are not. Used for digital signatures,
authentication methods and blockchains, these hash algorithms are much more
complicated. See hash <https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/hash>
and cryptographic
hash function
<https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/cryptographic-hash-function>”.

On Sun, Nov 21, 2021 at 5:27 AM Mark Kohut <mark.kohut at gmail.com> wrote:

> I did not know the 'hash' slang, thanks, and yes to P's genius in making
> Maxine a financial fraud investigator. Following the money is most of the
> plot so far.