A cryptanalyst intercepts a ciphertext encrypted using a Caesar cipher. The ciphertext is "HJAIVXDTDE". What is the correct plaintext if the cryptanalyst uses a brute-force approac... A cryptanalyst intercepts a ciphertext encrypted using a Caesar cipher. The ciphertext is "HJAIVXDTDE". What is the correct plaintext if the cryptanalyst uses a brute-force approach to find the Caesar key?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which plaintext corresponds to the provided ciphertext encrypted with a Caesar cipher. The cryptanalyst is assumed to be using a brute-force method to determine the original message. This involves decoding the ciphertext and checking against the provided options.
Answer
uvyarmouk
The final answer is 'uvyarmouk'.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 'uvyarmouk'.
More Information
The Caesar cipher shifts each letter in the plaintext by a fixed number down the alphabet. A brute-force approach involves trying all possible shifts (keys) until a readable plaintext is found.
Tips
A common mistake is to not consider the wrap-around effect at the end of the alphabet.
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