Deniable encryption refers to the ability hide encrypted data without an adversary being able to detect that there is encrypted data present. It generally refer

Deniable encryption refers to the ability hide encrypted data without an adversary being able to detect that there is encrypted data present. It generally refers to file system encryption. I'm not sure how it would even apply in a case where key exchange is used. Either way though, the attack still doesn't get anything. If someone is participating the key exchange, then they get access to the resulting key. They can publicize this key to do at least as much damage as zero-keying. > As for the malicious peer problem -- the malicious peer is the very model of state-sanctioned surveillance. I'm really not sure what you mean by this. Some peers might be malicious, but this attack gains them nothing. This is true whether the peer is a state actor, or an 11 year old. Please try to have a basic understanding of what you are talking about before you accuse other people of engaging in willful blindness.