One-Time Pad: A symmetric-key cipher that uses a random key that is as long as the message and is used only once. It is considered the most secure encryption method, as the key cannot be derived from the ciphertext. Examples include using a one-time pad to encrypt classified documents or to secure communication between two parties.
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