Weak key attack: An attack on cryptographic algorithms where specific keys, known as weak keys, lead to patterns or simplifications in the encrypted data. This can make decryption without the intended key more feasible and hence compromise the effectiveness of the cryptographic protection.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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