known-ciphertext attack

noun

Synonym of ciphertext-only attack.

Meanings

nounknown-ciphertext attack (plural known-ciphertext attacks)

plural known-ciphertext attacks

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of ciphertext-only attack.

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