____ Is a Symmetric Block Cipher Designed in 1993 by Bruce

question 18

Multiple Choice

____ is a symmetric block cipher designed in 1993 by Bruce Schneier as a fast, free alternative to existing encryption algorithms.

• A) IDEA
• B) AES
• C) RC5
• D) Blowfish

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