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"Adversary" is simply a standard English word. It is neither religious or jargon. My assumption is that the reason it is often used in cryptography papers is be
by pessimizer 2y ago
"Adversary" is simply a standard English word. It is neither religious or jargon. My assumption is that the reason it is often used in cryptography papers is because "attacker" rings a bit harshly when you repeat it over and over again.
- keepamovin 2y agoAttacker rings harsh, and very limp. "The Adversary" is a common occult, religious and Biblical term for the Devil, Satan. The Hebrew word Satan means "the adversary". That's why it's funny and appropriate, lol! brief bibliography - https://web.archive.org/web/20250316045952/https://pastebin.com/n4zpPPE4 https://web.archive.org/web/20250316045952/https://pastebin....