Journal of Applied Sciences ›› 2024, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (1): 39-52.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.0255-8297.2024.01.004

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Quantum Attacks on Symmetric Cryptosystems

FENG Xiaoning, WU Hongyu   

  1. College of Computer Science and Technology, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang, China
  • Received:2023-06-29 Online:2024-01-30 Published:2024-02-02

Abstract: This paper undertakes an investigation of recent research trends in quantum attacks on symmetric encryption schemes, offering an analysis of the connections between mainstream attack methods and various literature sources. Mainstream attack methods are systematically categorized into three types: quantum period attacks, Grover algorithmrelated attacks, and quantum differential attacks. For each category, representative attack methods are introduced, accompanied by an elucidation of the core concepts underlying each approach. Furthermore, we contemplate future research directions within this domain, considering potential advancements in light of existing attack schemes.

Key words: cryptanalysis, quantum algorithm, symmetric cryptosystem, quantum attack

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