A cryptanalyst intercepts a ciphertext encrypted using a Caesar cipher. The ciphertext is 'HJAVXDTE.' What is the correct plaintext if the cryptanalyst uses a brute-force approach... A cryptanalyst intercepts a ciphertext encrypted using a Caesar cipher. The ciphertext is 'HJAVXDTE.' 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 for the correct plaintext that results from decrypting a ciphertext using a Caesar cipher, specifically the ciphertext 'H JAVXDTDE.' It implies the use of a brute-force approach to determine the Caesar key and find the original message.
Answer
yarmouk
The final answer is 'yarmouk'.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 'yarmouk'.
More Information
Caesar cipher involves shifting letters by a fixed number. Brute-force ensures all shifts are tried until the plaintext is readable.
Tips
Common mistake: Assuming a shift without verifying using brute-force.
Sources
- Hacking the Caesar Cipher with the Brute Force Technique - inventwithpython.com
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