chosen-ciphertext attack

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An attack on a cryptosystem that relies on the attacker's ability to choose any ciphertext of their liking and decrypt it into the corresponding plaintext with that system and key. More powerful than a chosen-plaintext attack.

Word forms

chosen-ciphertext attack chosen-ciphertext attacks

Synonyms

CCA
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