decryptors
Those cracking codes
Decryptors are people or programs that decrypt—that is, convert encrypted data back into readable form.
In computing, a decryptor is typically software that reverses encryption, whether legitimately using the decryptor that came with the ransomware or through code-breaking.
A person who decrypts messages or ciphers may also be called a decryptor, though this use is less common than the software sense.
Hidden writing system
- codebreakerOne who deciphers ciphers
- BletchleyWWII cryptanalysis site
- EnigmaGerman encryption apparatus
- cryptanalystOne who deciphers codes
Turing · plaintext · Rosetta · hieroglyphics · decipherment · brute-force · differential · side-channel
One who examines systematically
- signalsConveyed indications
- SIGINTIntelligence from communications intercepts
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
classified · codeword · clearance · espionage · counterintelligence · communications · military · NSA
Finite problem-solving procedure
- AESSymmetric encryption standard
- RSAPublic-key encryption algorithm
- DESSymmetric-key block cipher
- symmetricEqual on both sides
asymmetric · hashing · SSL · TLS · API
Harmful computer programs
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- forensicsScientific crime-scene analysis
- breachBreaking of agreement
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
hackers · cybersecurity · reverse-engineering · vulnerability · exploit · backdoor · zero-day
cipher
Hidden writing system
- codebreakerOne who deciphers ciphers
- BletchleyWWII cryptanalysis site
- EnigmaGerman encryption apparatus
Turing · cryptanalyst · plaintext · Rosetta · hieroglyphics · decipherment · brute-force · differential · side-channel
analyst
One who examines systematically
- signalsConveyed indications
- SIGINTIntelligence from communications intercepts
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
surveillance · classified · codeword · clearance · espionage · counterintelligence · communications · military · NSA · wartime
algorithm
Finite problem-solving procedure
malware
Harmful computer programs
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- forensicsScientific crime-scene analysis
- breachBreaking of agreement
intrusion · hackers · cybersecurity · reverse-engineering · vulnerability · exploit · backdoor · zero-day
decryptorsencryptors
Tools that obscure data
encoders · scramblers · encryption algorithms · cryptographers · coders