
A checksum is a value used to verify the integrity of a file or a data transfer. In other words, it is a sum that checks the integrity of data/file; this assures the receiver that the files/data has not been compromised.
App | Store | App version | Checksum |
---|---|---|---|
bob World - Mobile Banking | Android - Play store | 1.1 |
MD5 Checksum: 952EB1BE30E128A922DD51E6420AAF48 SHA-256 Checksum: 52DF8B3C944D9B0233A44752F54C48CA547CBC92ACF939F9F433B27F1E1D1C82 |
bob World - Mobile Banking | iOS– App store | 1.1 |
MD5 : 1d496f00c07797c7edaf0ec29051f664 SHA-256 : f9075d6f7e2614f2660a96259f8a2a9a0cfd38f8fc32d7f2c5530cbce0c765ac |
Features of Checksum Validation
- To verify that the content in the file is of integral nature
- To confirm that the file has neither been altered by unauthorized third party, nor been damaged during the transfer process across the internet
- To act as signature of the file