An attacker has captured a target file that is encrypted with public key cryptography. Which of the attacks below is likely to be used to crack the target file?

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A chosen plain-text attack involves the attacker obtaining the ciphertexts corresponding to a set of plain-texts of their choosing, which can help in deducing the key used in public key cryptography.

An Attacker Has Captured a Target File That Is Encrypted