What type of attack is being performed when the attacker has access to plaintext and ciphertext,and can choose which messages to encrypt?
A) chosen-ciphertext
B) chosen-plaintext
C) known plaintext
D) ciphertext-only

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This type of attack is known as a chosen-plaintext attack, as the attacker has the ability to choose which messages to encrypt. This can be particularly dangerous as it allows the attacker to potentially gather intelligence about the encryption algorithm or keys being used.

What Type of Attack Is Being Performed When the Attacker