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HMAC

Hash-based Message Authentication Code for verifying both data integrity and authentication using a cryptographic hash.

How it works

Hash-based Message Authentication Code for verifying both data integrity and authentication using a cryptographic hash.

In WordPress

WordPress uses HMAC for nonce generation, webhook signature verification, and secure token creation.

Related terms

WP HealthKit checks for HMAC-related vulnerabilities automatically

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What Is HMAC? — WordPress Security Glossary | WP HealthKit