Secure Software Lifecycle Professional – CSSLP – Question095

In which of the following cryptographic attacking techniques does an attacker obtain encrypted messages that have been encrypted using the same encryption algorithm?

A.
Chosen plaintext attack
B. Chosen ciphertext attack
C. Ciphertext only attack
D. Known plaintext attack

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Explanation: In a ciphertext only attack, an attacker obtains encrypted messages that have been encrypted using the same encryption algorithm.