"Each block of plaintext is XORed with an encrypted counter.the counter is incremented for each subsequent block", is a description of ___________ mode.
A)Cipher Block Chaining
B)Counter
C)Cipher Feedback
D)Electronic Codebook

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The description given matches the Counter (CTR) mode of operation for block ciphers. In CTR mode, each block of plaintext is XORed with an encrypted counter, and the counter is incremented for each subsequent block, allowing for parallel encryption and decryption.

"Each Block of Plaintext Is XORed with an Encrypted Counter