Joseph Mauborgne proposed an improvement to the Vernam cipher that uses a random key that is as long as the message so that the key does not need to be repeated.the key is used to encrypt and decrypt a single message and then is discarded.Each new message requires a new key of the same length as the new message.this scheme is known as a(n) __________ .
A) pascaline
B) one-time pad
C) polycipher
D) enigma

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The scheme described is known as a one-time pad, which is characterized by its use of a random key that is as long as the message, used only once, and then discarded, ensuring a very high level of security.

Joseph Mauborgne Proposed an Improvement to the Vernam Cipher That