4.3 - Case Study: Cryptography
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What does RSA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of the names of the inventors.
What are prime numbers?
💡 Hint: Consider their divisibility.
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What does RSA encryption use to secure data?
💡 Hint: Focus on the fundamental elements of RSA.
True or False: Rational numbers can be easily used in RSA encryption.
💡 Hint: Think about what makes numbers unique in securing data.
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If an RSA encryption uses two primes: 61 and 53, what is the product? If the encrypted message is represented by 3233, how complex is it to revert back to the primes?
💡 Hint: Think of how multiplication works differently than division.
Research and explain how cryptography impacts data security in online banking.
💡 Hint: Consider the potential risks of unencrypted transactions.
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