Question: What is "Cipher Text Only Attack" in the context of data encryption?

Answer:

Cipher Text Only Attack in the context of data encryption is an attack where the attacker has access to the encrypted data but not the original plaintext.

MCQ: What is "Cipher Text Only Attack" in the context of data encryption?

A. A method of improving the performance of encryption algorithms.
B. An attack where the attacker has access to the encrypted data but not the original plaintext.
C. Cipher Text Only Attack is not relevant to data encryption.
D. A technique for increasing the size of stored data.

Correct Answer: A. A method of improving the performance of encryption algorithms.

Explanation:

Cipher Text Only Attack in the context of data encryption is an attack where the attacker has access to the encrypted data but not the original plaintext.