cryptographic attack

Attack aimed at circumventing the security of a cryptographic system

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Also known as uncypher · decoding · collision generation

Instance of: cryptologic term
, type of cryptographic attack
Subclass of: cyberattack
, procedure

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Cryptanalysis refers to the process of analyzing information systems in order to understand hidden aspects of the systems. Cryptanalysis is used to breach cryptographic security systems and gain access to the contents of encrypted messages, even if the cryptographic key is unknown.

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Used by: cryptanalysis
Different from: attack on a cryptographic method
Has characteristic: type of cryptographic attack

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