one-time pad
one-time pad · one-time pads
A form of encryption where each bit or character from the plaintext is encrypted by a…A form of encryption where each bit or character from the plaintext is encrypted by a modular addition with a bit or character from a secret random key (or pad) of the same length as the plaintext.
Meaning
1 sensesA form of encryption where each bit or character from the plaintext is encrypted by a modular addition with a bit or character from a secret random key (or pad) of the same length as the plaintext.
One-time pads have been proven to be impossible to crack if used correctly.
Forms
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