Collisions and Semi Free Start Collisions for Round Reduced RIPEMD 160

Explore a cryptographic analysis presented at Asiacrypt 2017 that delves into collisions and semi-free start collisions for round-reduced RIPEMD-160. Examine the research conducted by Fukang Liu, Florian Mendel, and Gaoli Wang as they investigate vulnerabilities in this hash function. Gain insights into the cryptanalysis techniques employed and their implications for the security of RIPEMD-160 when its rounds are reduced. This 25-minute conference talk offers a deep dive into the intricacies of hash function cryptanalysis and its relevance to modern cryptographic systems.