cryptanalysis

/ˌkrɪptəˈnælɪsɪs/
noun
  1. The study or practice of analyzing and breaking codes, ciphers, or encrypted information.
    • Cryptanalysis helped the Allies decode enemy messages during World War II.
    • Modern cryptanalysis uses advanced mathematics to find weaknesses in encryption systems.
    • She studied cryptanalysis in college and now works for a cybersecurity firm.
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