In most encryption,keys must be at least ________ long to be considered safe.
A) 128 bits
B) 128 bytes
C) 1,280 bits
D) 1,280 bytes

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Keys that are at least 128 bits long are considered safe for encryption because they provide enough possible combinations to make it difficult for attackers to brute force or guess the key. 128 bytes would be too long for most practical purposes, and 1,280 bits or bytes would be overkill and unnecessary.

In Most Encryption,keys Must Be at Least ________ Long to Be