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Refined Method of Impossible Differentials Search with Application to Kalyna-Like Ciphers

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This work addresses the problem of evaluating the security of block ciphers against impossible differential cryptanalysis, with a particular focus on Kalyna-like ciphers. Based on formalized methods—specifically the Wu-Wang method—this work introduces refined rules tailored to AES- and Kalyna-like ciphers. These refinements simplify compatibility checks by replacing large systems of linear equations with computationally efficient conditions. Experimental results have identified several classes of impossible differentials for three-round versions of certain Kalyna cipher variants, thereby demonstrating the security of full-round ciphers against this method of cryptanalysis.

Source: Theoretical and Applied Cybersecurity

DOI: 10.20535/tacs.2664-29132025.1.332345

Authors: Andrii Turchyn, Serhii Yakovliev

Language: English

Topic: Cryptographic Implementations and Security

Subfield: Artificial Intelligence

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7083672919

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