ciphertext

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsaɪfərˌtɛkst

Definition

Information that has been transformed from readable plaintext into an unreadable format using an encryption algorithm.

Examples

• The security protocol automatically converts all user passwords into ciphertext before storing them in the database.

• If an attacker intercepts the transmission, they will only see the ciphertext, which is useless without the proper decryption key.

• Modern messaging apps use end-to-end encryption to ensure that only the sender and receiver can turn the ciphertext back into a readable message.

Synonyms of ciphertext

Words with a similar meaning to ciphertext:

• code
• encrypted data
• scrambled text
• cryptogram

Antonyms of ciphertext

Words with the opposite meaning to ciphertext:

• plaintext

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