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cryptoanalysis

 

[ ˌkrɪptoʊəˈnæləsɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

code breaking

Cryptoanalysis is the study of codes and ciphers with the aim of breaking them or revealing their content without the key or intended knowledge. It involves analyzing patterns, frequencies, and other characteristics of encrypted messages to decrypt them.

Synonyms

codebreaking, cryptanalysis, cryptology.

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Word Description / Examples
cryptoanalysis

Used mainly within academic and technical discussions related to the analysis of cryptographic systems and methods.

  • The professor's research focused on cryptoanalysis and the weaknesses of various encryption algorithms.
codebreaking

Commonly used in historical and military contexts when referring to the practice of deciphering enemy codes and ciphers, especially during wartime.

  • During World War II, the Allies' codebreaking efforts were crucial in decrypting Axis communications.
cryptanalysis

Typically used in the field of computer science and cybersecurity to denote the study of analyzing information systems to understand hidden aspects of the systems.

  • She specialized in cryptanalysis, discovering vulnerabilities in the latest encryption technologies.
cryptology

An umbrella term often used in academic and formal technical settings to encompass both the creation (cryptography) and the breaking (cryptanalysis) of codes and ciphers.

  • His doctorate is in cryptology, and he has expertise in both encrypting and decrypting sensitive information.

Examples of usage

  • The government hired a team of experts in cryptoanalysis to decode the enemy's messages.
  • Cryptoanalysis played a crucial role in World War II by deciphering secret communications.

Translations

Translations of the word "cryptoanalysis" in other languages:

🇵🇹 criptoanálise

🇮🇳 क्रिप्टोविश्लेषण

🇩🇪 Kryptoanalyse

🇮🇩 kriptanalisis

🇺🇦 криптоаналіз

🇵🇱 kryptoanaliza

🇯🇵 暗号解析 (あんごうかいせき)

🇫🇷 cryptanalyse

🇪🇸 criptoanálisis

🇹🇷 kriptoanaliz

🇰🇷 암호 분석 (amho bunseok)

🇸🇦 تحليل التشفير

🇨🇿 kryptoanalýza

🇸🇰 kryptoanalýza

🇨🇳 密码分析 (mìmǎ fēnxī)

🇸🇮 kriptanaliza

🇮🇸 dulmálsgreining

🇰🇿 криптоанализ

🇬🇪 კრიპტოანალიზი (kriptoanalizi)

🇦🇿 kriptoanaliz

🇲🇽 criptoanálisis

Etymology

The term 'cryptoanalysis' originated in the early 20th century during the rise of cryptography and the need to decipher secret messages. It has since evolved alongside advancements in technology, becoming a crucial field in cybersecurity and intelligence gathering.