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Cryptography/Differential Cryptanalysis
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Differential Cryptanalysis is decrypting a cyphertext with two different potential keys and comparing the difference. Sometimes, this can provide insight into the nature of the cryptosystem. Modern cryptosystems like AES are designed to prevent these kinds of attacks.