Timing Attack
N/A
计时攻击
Timing Attack · N/A · 计时攻击 · TY-ming uh-TAK · timing side channel · Cryptography · attacks · crypto · softwareCryptographytiming side channel/TY-ming uh-TAK/
Also known as: timing side channel
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
A timing attack infers secrets by measuring how long operations take, such as string comparisons or MAC checks.
Real-World Example
An early-exit password check that returns faster on wrong first characters enabling timing guesses.
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