MD5 is vulnerable to collisions, so it’s possible for an attacker to match checksums, too.

They’re typically used in real life situations, for example, when trying to figure out whether their coworkers are like-minded. Once they know they can get away with it, though … I have a few coworkers that will talk right-wing talking points practically non-stop. Another coworker and I have considered reporting them to HR, but all that would do is put a target on our backs; or at best, get them to silently hold a grudge against us. And it takes a lot more than office drama to get fired where I work.

One thing that’s not a dog whistle; they openly admit to being Christian Nationalists.