I'm curious about the Enigma machine and its encryption. Given today's technology, how long would it take to crack the code of an Enigma machine?
5 answers
EtherWhale
Fri Nov 08 2024
To explore all potentialities, we would need to consider a vast number of combinations.
CryptoNinja
Fri Nov 08 2024
Specifically, dividing 150 trillion by 30 gives us a total of 5 trillion seconds.
Michele
Fri Nov 08 2024
This timeframe translates to approximately 160,000 years, revealing the immense scope of the task.
EnchantedSky
Thu Nov 07 2024
The significance of this duration, however, is relatively minor in the grand scheme of things.
BusanBeautyBloomingStarShine
Thu Nov 07 2024
An important aspect to note is that the encryption key undergoes changes every 24 hours.