cryptanalysis
cryptanalysis
Definition
☆ crypt·analy·sis (kript′ə nal′ə sis)
noun
the act or science of deciphering a code or coded message without a prior knowledge of the key
Etymology: crypt(ogram) + analysis
Related Forms:
- cryptanalyst crypt·an′a·lyst′ (-an′ə list′) noun
- cryptanalytic crypt′·an′a·lyt′ic (-an′ə lit′ik) adjective
cryptanalysis
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- linear: This approach has been proven to be highly resistant against many attacks such as differential and linear cryptanalysis.
- differential: On closer examination, the algorithms show statistical weaknesses that might allow key recovery using differential cryptanalysis.
Modifies a noun
- technique: There are many other cryptographic attacks and cryptanalysis techniques.
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