A message that has not been encrypted is referred to as ____.
A) ciphertext
B) plaintext
C) keytext
D) weak text

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Plaintext is the message that has not been encrypted and is in its original, readable format. Ciphertext is the message that has been encrypted using a specific encryption algorithm and is no longer readable without the proper decryption key. Keytext is not a common term related to encryption, and weak text is not a valid term in encryption terminology.

A Message That Has Not Been Encrypted Is Referred to as ____