What are some common cryptanalysis techniques?

What are some common cryptanalysis techniques?

Common cryptanalysis techniques include frequency analysis, brute force attacks, and chosen plaintext attacks.

Can you explain frequency analysis?

Frequency analysis involves studying the frequency of letters or groups of letters in a ciphertext to break the code.

What is a brute force attack?

A brute force attack tries every possible key combination until the correct one is found, often used against weak passwords.

Are there any modern techniques used in cryptanalysis?

Yes, modern techniques include differential cryptanalysis and linear cryptanalysis, which exploit specific properties of algorithms.