__________ attacks exploit the characteristics of the algorithm to attempt to deduce a specific plaintext or to deduce the key being used.
A) Brute-force
B) Cryptanalytic
C) Block cipher
D) Transposition

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Cryptanalytic attacks specifically target the weaknesses in the underlying algorithm of a cryptographic system, aiming to deduce plaintext or the cryptographic key without the need for brute force.

__________ Attacks Exploit the Characteristics of the Algorithm to Attempt