Discrete Mathematics
A replay attack is a type of network attack where an attacker intercepts and reuses valid data transmission to trick a system into unauthorized actions. This form of attack exploits the fact that many protocols do not adequately differentiate between new and old messages, allowing attackers to 'replay' previously captured messages and gain access to resources or sensitive information. As a result, understanding replay attacks is crucial for ensuring the integrity and security of cryptographic protocols.
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