With the __________ scheme, if an adversary succeeds in obtaining or computing the private key of the directory authority, the adversary could authoritatively pass out counterfeit public keys and subsequently impersonate any participant and eavesdrop on messages sent to any participant.
A)public key authority
B)publicly available directory
C)public key certificates
D)public announcement

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The publicly available directory scheme involves a directory authority that holds and distributes public keys. If an adversary obtains the private key of this authority, they can distribute counterfeit public keys, allowing them to impersonate participants and intercept communications.

With the __________ Scheme, If an Adversary Succeeds in Obtaining