XORshifted
XORshifted is a cryptographic puzzle or challenge that involves manipulating data using the bitwise XOR operation. The core concept revolves around the properties of XOR, specifically that XORing a value with a key twice returns the original value (A XOR B XOR B = A). Puzzles often present a piece of "encrypted" data and a hint or a known part of the original data, requiring the solver to deduce the missing key or original information.
The challenges can vary in complexity. Some might involve a single XOR operation with a fixed key,
Solving XORshifted challenges typically involves a combination of cryptanalysis, pattern recognition, and computational brute-forcing. Understanding the