Which of the following is the best description of a "weak key"?
A) A key a defines its own IV
B) A key that is easy to guess
C) A key that is too short
D) A key that makes an encryption algorithm behave in a particular way

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Weak keys can cause predicable results in an algorithm. When is a weak key is used, and the algorithm is also known, it might be possible to predict the outcome. IVs can also be weak; the way that IVs are implemented in WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) leads to a large vulnerability.

Which of the Following Is the Best Description of a "Weak