Cryptocurrency Q&A What was the flaw in Enigma?

What was the flaw in Enigma?

CryptoEmpireGuard CryptoEmpireGuard Wed Nov 06 2024 | 6 answers 1392
I'm curious about the flaw in Enigma. What was it specifically that made this encryption device vulnerable? What was the flaw in Enigma?

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TaegeukWarrior TaegeukWarrior Fri Nov 08 2024
This flaw was discovered and capitalized on by a highly intelligent, meticulously selected team at Bletchley Park.

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Martino Martino Fri Nov 08 2024
The team was adept at deciphering complex codes and saw an opportunity in Enigma's design.

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KimchiQueenCharmingKiss KimchiQueenCharmingKiss Fri Nov 08 2024
Specifically, the machine had a limitation that prevented it from encoding a letter with the same letter.

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AltcoinAdventurer AltcoinAdventurer Fri Nov 08 2024
For instance, the letter A could never be represented as A when encoded through the Enigma machine.

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Starlight Starlight Fri Nov 08 2024
Enigma possessed a crucial weakness.

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