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Who designed the IDEA cipher?
Who designed the IDEA cipher?
James Massey, Xuejia Lai
In cryptography, what does the acronym IDEA stand for?
In cryptography, what does the acronym IDEA stand for?
International Data Encryption Algorithm
What was the original cipher used in PGP v1.0, before being replaced by IDEA?
What was the original cipher used in PGP v1.0, before being replaced by IDEA?
BassOmatic
What was the original name of the IDEA cipher?
What was the original name of the IDEA cipher?
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When did the last patents for IDEA expire?
When did the last patents for IDEA expire?
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What is the purpose of the International Data Encryption Algorithm (IDEA)?
What is the purpose of the International Data Encryption Algorithm (IDEA)?
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Who were the designers of the IDEA cipher?
Who were the designers of the IDEA cipher?
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What was the original name of the IDEA cipher?
What was the original name of the IDEA cipher?
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What was the previous cipher used in PGP v1.0 before being replaced by IDEA?
What was the previous cipher used in PGP v1.0 before being replaced by IDEA?
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When did the IDEA cipher become patent-free?
When did the IDEA cipher become patent-free?
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Study Notes
IDEA Cipher Overview
- IDEA stands for International Data Encryption Algorithm.
Origin and Designers
- The IDEA cipher was designed by James Massey and Xuejia Lai.
History
- The original cipher used in PGP v1.0 was replaced by IDEA.
- The original name of the IDEA cipher was IPES (Improved Proposed Encryption Standard).
Patents
- The last patents for IDEA expired in 2012, making it patent-free worldwide.
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Description
Test your knowledge about the International Data Encryption Algorithm (IDEA) and its role in cryptography. Explore the origins, features, and purpose of this symmetric-key block cipher designed to enhance data encryption.
