If the only form of attack that could be made on an encryption algorithm is brute-force, then the way to counter such attacks would be to __________ .
A) use longer keys
B) use shorter keys
C) use more keys
D) use less keys

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The best way to counter brute-force attacks is to use longer keys. Brute-force attacks involve trying every possible combination of characters until the correct one is found. By increasing the length of the key, the number of possible combinations that need to be tried becomes exponentially greater, making it impractical for an attacker to use a brute-force attack. Shorter keys would be easier for attackers to crack, while using more or fewer keys would not necessarily make the encryption stronger or weaker.

If the Only Form of Attack That Could Be Made