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What must occur in order for a cipher to be considered 'broken'?

A.
Uncovering the algorithm used
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A.
Uncovering the algorithm used
B.
Decoding the key
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B.
Decoding the key
C.
Finding any method that is more efficient than brute force
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C.
Finding any method that is more efficient than brute force
D.
Rendering the cipher no longer useable
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D.
Rendering the cipher no longer useable
Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

Finding any method that is more efficient than brute force

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptanalysis

Bruce Schneier notes that even computationally impractical attacks can be considered breaks: 'Breaking a cipher simply means finding a weakness in the cipher that can be exploited with a complexity less than brute force.'

asked 18/09/2024
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