Cryptography
Frequency analysis is a technique used to break ciphers by studying the frequency of letters or groups of letters in a given text. By analyzing the number of times each character appears, it becomes possible to identify patterns that can reveal the original plaintext. This method is particularly effective against classical encryption techniques, where the same letter or symbol often represents the same plaintext character, making it easier to guess the keys used in simple ciphers.
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