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 | 3.5.4 | MD5 - F6B97B8C4D00F4678AA9E174071E880B |
bob World - Mobile Banking | iOS - App store | 3.5.1 | MD5 - 14c71753ede674dbd132968dd1aad848 |
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