Hashed message is signed by a sender using
(A) his public key
(B) his private key
(C) receiver’s public key
(D) receiver’s private key
Answer: (B)
Explanation: After the generation of hashed message that needs to be transmitted over a network, it is signed or encrypted using the private key of the sender which also generates the digital signatures. The message is transmitted along with the digital signatures which ensures Authentication and Non-repudiation.
Option (B) is correct.
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