1_4_6 Section 1 – Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities - 1.4 – Network Attacks

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What is the core element of cryptography mentioned in the text?

Reversing the plaintext

Using Electronic Code Book encryption

Adding a nonce to the encryption process

Randomization in the encrypted data (correct)

Why is it problematic if encrypted data resembles the original plaintext?

It reduces the file size of the encrypted data

It makes the encrypted data more secure

It speeds up the decryption process

It allows attackers to easily reverse engineer the original text (correct)

What is Electronic Code Book (ECB) mentioned in the text used for?

Generating nonces for encryption

Encrypting blocks of data without randomization (correct)

Adding randomization to cryptographic processes

Decryption of encrypted images

What purpose does a nonce serve in cryptography?

Adding an arbitrary number for one-time use Signup and view all the answers

How does lack of randomization affect the encryption process?

Results in non-random encrypted data Signup and view all the answers

What happens when each block of data in cryptography lacks randomization?

Blocks look very similar to previous data blocks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a cryptographic nonce during a login process?

To prevent replay attacks by using a different hash value every time Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a cryptographic nonce commonly used in encryption methods?

Initialization Vector (IV) Signup and view all the answers

How does using a different salt for each user's password hash in a database enhance security?

It ensures that different users with the same password have different hashed values Signup and view all the answers

Why is it beneficial for a server to send a different nonce to a client each time they log in?

To prevent attackers from conducting replay attacks Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe a random value or something that is randomized enough to prevent guessing or replication by attackers?

Nonce Signup and view all the answers

How does adding an Initialization Vector (IV) to an encryption key enhance the overall encryption method?

It adds randomization and strengthens the encryption method Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental reason for ensuring a sufficient amount of randomization in cryptography?

To prevent attackers from guessing or replicating the original text Signup and view all the answers

How does Electronic Code Book (ECB) encryption differ from other encryption methods mentioned in the text?

ECB uses a single key for all blocks of data Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of encrypting data with insufficient randomization, as seen in the example of the puppy image?

The encrypted output closely resembles the original input Signup and view all the answers

Why is adding a nonce crucial to enhancing cryptographic processes?

To introduce randomness and prevent predictable patterns Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cryptography, what role does a nonce play in encryption procedures?

Introduces randomness to prevent identical outputs for similar inputs Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant drawback of using Electronic Code Book (ECB) encryption without adding randomization?

Indistinguishable output even when two blocks are identical Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for using a cryptographic nonce during a login process?

To authenticate the user to the system Signup and view all the answers

How does the randomization introduced by a cryptographic nonce prevent replay attacks?

By encrypting the password hash differently each time Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an Initialization Vector (IV) in encryption?

To add randomization to the encryption key Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to use a unique salt for each user's password hash in a database?

To prevent attackers from identifying users with similar passwords Signup and view all the answers

Which encryption method commonly uses an Initialization Vector (IV) for adding randomization?

WEP encryption Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including a nonce in the storage of password hashes permanently in a database?

To randomize passwords across all users Signup and view all the answers

1_4_6 Section 1 – Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities - 1.4 – Network Attacks - Randomizing Cryptography

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