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In cryptographic hash functions, what mathematical concept does the 'Birthday Attack' exploit to find hash collisions?

A. Prime factorization algorithms
B. The inherent predictability of pseudo-random number generators
C. Brute-forcing sequentially starting from the user's birthdate
D. The statistical probability that in a group of random items, finding two that match is much easier than matching a specific predetermined item
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests Team)
Just as it only takes 23 people in a room to have a 50% chance two share a birthday, finding *any* collision requires far fewer attempts than finding a *specific* hash.
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