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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.