The Key Exchange Protocol Is Vulnerable to a __________ Attack

question 27

Multiple Choice

The key exchange protocol is vulnerable to a __________ attack because it does not authenticate the participants.

• A)one-way function
• B)time complexity
• C)chosen ciphertext
• D)man-in-the-middle

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Definitions:

Fear

Fear is an emotional response to perceived threats or danger, characterized by feelings of anxiety, apprehension, and a heightened state of alertness.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, often about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Stimulus Generalization

is the process in which a response is elicited by stimuli that are similar but not identical to the conditioned stimulus in a conditioning paradigm, demonstrating the ability to generalize learning to new stimuli.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus.