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What is the name of the attack where the attacker obtains the ciphertexts corresponding to a set of plaintexts of his own choosing?
Suggested Answer: C
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29 comments · newest first
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Graciela
11 months ago
Nope, it's A for sure!
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Darrin
11 months ago
I thought it was known-plaintext attack at first.
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Kenneth
11 months ago
Wait, isn't it more complicated than that?
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Norah
12 months ago
Agreed, A is the right answer.
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Polly
12 months ago
It's definitely called a Chosen plaintext attack!
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Emilio
1 year ago
I feel like I’ve seen differential cryptanalysis mentioned in this context before, but it doesn’t seem to fit the question.
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Sylvia
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought known-plaintext attacks were similar, but they involve the attacker having some plaintext and its ciphertext, right?
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Rosendo
1 year ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think the answer is definitely A, chosen plaintext.
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Skye
1 year ago
I think this is related to the chosen plaintext attack, but I'm not completely sure.
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Joesph
1 year ago
Ugh, I'm drawing a blank on the specific name for this type of attack. I know it has to do with the attacker being able to choose the plaintexts, but I can't recall the exact term. Guess I'll have to make an educated guess here.
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Izetta
1 year ago
Ah, I remember this one! It's the chosen plaintext attack, where the attacker can select the plaintexts they want encrypted and analyze the resulting ciphertexts. Definitely option A.
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Arlie
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure on this one. Is it a known-plaintext attack, where the attacker has access to some plaintext-ciphertext pairs? Or is it something else? I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Cordelia
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure this is a chosen plaintext attack, where the attacker gets to choose the plaintexts and see the corresponding ciphertexts. That's one of the key cryptanalysis techniques we covered in class.
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Timothy
1 year ago
B, Differential cryptanalysis, seems legit. Although I'm just guessing since crypto is not my strong suit.
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Ammie
1 year ago
I'm going with C. Known-plaintext attack makes the most sense here, since the attacker has access to both the plaintexts and ciphertexts.
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Teri
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but C) Known-plaintext attack seems like a good choice.
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Carman
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe it is B) Differential cryptanalysis.
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Laurel
1 year ago
I think A) Chosen plaintext is the correct answer.
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Stefania
2 years ago
Definitely option A. The attacker selects the plaintexts and gets the corresponding ciphertexts - that's a textbook chosen plaintext attack!
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Xochitl
1 year ago
Chosen plaintext attack is when the attacker selects the plaintexts for encryption.
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Kenneth
1 year ago
Always stay informed about the latest security measures to protect against such attacks.
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Velda
1 year ago
Chosen plaintext attacks can be quite dangerous if not properly defended against.
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Paris
1 year ago
That's right, the attacker chooses the plaintexts in a chosen plaintext attack.
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Leanora
1 year ago
I agree, option A is the chosen plaintext attack.
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Francine
1 year ago
It's important to be aware of different types of attacks in cryptography.
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Lenny
1 year ago
I agree, option A is the chosen plaintext attack.
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Sheridan
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be C) Known-plaintext attack, where the attacker has access to both plaintext and ciphertext pairs.
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Lillian
2 years ago
I agree with Armando, because in chosen plaintext attack, the attacker can choose the plaintexts.
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Armando
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Chosen plaintext.