Cryptocurrency Q&A
How to solve cipher text?
How to solve cipher text?
Raffaele
Sun Dec 15 2024
|
7 answers
1766
I have some encrypted text that I need to decrypt. I'm not sure which cipher was used, but I want to know how to approach solving it. What are the general steps or methods I can use to try and decode the cipher text?
7 answers
Martino
Tue Dec 17 2024
The next step is to count how many times each symbol appears in the puzzle. This can help you identify which symbols are likely to correspond to more common letters in the English alphabet, such as "E" or "T".
Was this helpful?
304
33
Andrea
Tue Dec 17 2024
Once you have made some initial guesses, you can start to pencil in your guesses over the ciphertext. This will help you to see if your guesses are consistent with the rest of the text and to refine your understanding of the cipher.
Was this helpful?
288
61
Martina
Tue Dec 17 2024
Cryptography 101 is an introduction to basic solving techniques for substitution ciphers.
Was this helpful?
343
22
SamsungShineBrightnessRadianceGlitter
Tue Dec 17 2024
Another useful technique is to look for apostrophes in the ciphertext. Apostrophes often indicate contractions or possessive forms, which can give you clues about the underlying text.
Was this helpful?
145
35
ethan_thompson_journalist
Tue Dec 17 2024
When solving a substitution cipher, the first step is to scan through the cipher and look for single-letter words. These words are often easy to identify because they usually correspond to common single-letter words in the English language, such as "I" or "A".
Was this helpful?
253
71
Load 5 more related questions
