____ attacks can be successful when the ciphertext consists of relatively few characters.
A) Correlation
B) Man-in-the-middle
C) Dictionary
D) Timing

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Dictionary attacks are typically used to crack passwords by trying a large number of words from a pre-built list. This attack can be successful when the ciphertext is a simple substitution cipher and the message consists of a small number of characters. If the message is long or the ciphertext is encrypted using a more complex encryption algorithm, dictionary attacks become less effective.

____ Attacks Can Be Successful When the Ciphertext Consists of Relatively