In what ways is the hash value used for message authentication kept secret? Is it possible to break a MAC algorithm even if you don't have the key?

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Cryptography

Cryptography is a term used in computer science to describe secure information and communication techniques that transform messages in difficult-to-decipher ways using mathematical concepts and a set of rule-based calculations known as algorithms.