During a routine security audit, the auditor discovers that two different archived log files generate the same hash value despite having different contents. Which of the following type of attack might have occurred?
Collision attack
Hashing algorithm speed
Key exchange method
Password entropy
This situation is indicative of a collision attack in which two different data sets produce the same hash value. Collision attacks exploit weaknesses in hashing algorithms to create such scenarios. The correct answer is not 'Hashing algorithm speed' as this refers to how quickly a hashing algorithm can process data and is not directly related to the uniqueness of hash outputs. 'Password entropy' is irrelevant because it pertains to the complexity and unpredictability of passwords. 'Key exchange method' is also incorrect because this refers to how cryptographic keys are exchanged between parties, not the uniqueness of hash function outputs.
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