= Unknown key-share attack
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An Unknown Key-Share (UKS) attack is a type of cryptographic attack that targets key exchange protocols. In these protocols, two parties typically derive a shared secret or key over an insecure channel. The UKS attack occurs when an attacker is able to manipulate the key exchange process such that one or both parties mistakenly believe they are sharing a key with one another, while in reality, the attacker is in control of the process.
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