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Level 2

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Krypton 2

Substitution ciphers are a simple replacement algorithm. In this example of a substitution cipher, we will explore a 'monoalphebetic' cipher. Monoalphebetic means, literally, "one alphabet" and you will see why.

This level contains an old form of cipher called a 'Caesar Cipher'. A Caesar cipher shifts the alphabet by a set number. For example:

plain: a b c d e f g h i j k ... cipher: G H I J K L M N O P Q ...

In this example, the letter 'a' in plaintext is replaced by a 'G' in the ciphertext so, for example, the plaintext 'bad' becomes 'HGJ' in ciphertext.

The password for level 3 is in the file krypton3. It is in 5 letter group ciphertext. It is encrypted with a Caesar Cipher. Without any further information, this cipher text may be difficult to break. You do not have direct access to the key, however you do have access to a program that will encrypt anything you wish to give it using the key. If you think logically, this is completely easy.

One shot can solve it!

Have fun.