At what point does an attack become practical ?



At what point does an attack become practical ?..

Answer / Chhavi Saxena

An attack becomes practical when it can be implemented in a way that provides a realistic chance of breaking the encryption system and recovering sensitive information within a reasonable amount of time and with affordable resources.

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