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What is an IV?

A.
Random bits added to a hash
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A.
Random bits added to a hash
B.
The key used for a cryptography algorith
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B.
The key used for a cryptography algorith
C.
A fixed size random stream that is added to a block cipher to increase randomeness
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C.
A fixed size random stream that is added to a block cipher to increase randomeness
D.
The cipher used
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D.
The cipher used
Suggested answer: C

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A fixed size random stream that is added to a block cipher to increase randomeness

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Block_cipher_mode_of_operation#Initialization_vector_(IV)

An initialization vector (IV) or starting variable (SV) is a block of bits that is used by several modes to randomize the encryption and hence to produce distinct ciphertexts even if the same plaintext is encrypted multiple times, without the need for a slower re-keying process.

asked 18/09/2024
Fernando Pereira dos Santos
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