The document discusses the avalanche effect in the Data Encryption Standard (DES), emphasizing how a single bit change in the plaintext can significantly alter the ciphertext. It outlines the structure of DES, including its 64-bit plaintext and 56-bit key, and describes the encryption process involving multiple rounds and transformations. Additionally, it touches on vulnerabilities in cryptographic schemes, particularly in relation to chosen ciphertext attacks.
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The document discusses the avalanche effect in the Data Encryption Standard (DES), emphasizing how a single bit change in the plaintext can significantly alter the ciphertext. It outlines the structure of DES, including its 64-bit plaintext and 56-bit key, and describes the encryption process involving multiple rounds and transformations. Additionally, it touches on vulnerabilities in cryptographic schemes, particularly in relation to chosen ciphertext attacks.