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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Unencrypted messages are called which? (1-3)
A
Plaintext
B
Ciphertext
C
Keytext
D
Originaltext
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In computing, unencrypted data is also known as plaintext, and encrypted data is called ciphertext.

Detailed explanation-2: -The three major encryption types are DES, AES, and RSA.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plaintext is what encryption algorithms, or ciphers, transform an encrypted message into. It is any readable data-including binary files-in a form that can be seen or utilized without the need for a decryption key or decryption device.

Detailed explanation-4: -Caesar Cipher. In Caesar cipher, the set of plain text characters is replaced by any other character, symbols, or numbers. Monoalphabetic Cipher. Homophonic Substitution Cipher. Polygram Substitution Cipher. Polyalphabetic Substitution Cipher. Playfair Cipher. Hill Cipher.

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