If the Only Form of Attack That Could Be Made

question 27

Multiple Choice

If the only form of attack that could be made on an encryption algorithm is brute-force, then the way to counter such attacks would be to __________ .

• A) use longer keys
• B) use shorter keys
• C) use more keys
• D) use less keys

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