= MAG (cipher)
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MAG (short for "MAGic") is a type of authenticated encryption cipher developed by the cryptography community. It's designed to provide both confidentiality and integrity for the data being processed. The cipher combines elements of both symmetric encryption and cryptographic hashing to ensure that the data is secure and has not been tampered with. Key features of MAG include: 1. **Authenticated Encryption**: MAG encrypts the plaintext and generates a tag that can be used to verify the authenticity and integrity of the ciphertext.
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