What happens if a potential attacker tries to alter the Tag (the MAC) and the ciphertext while they are in transit, using a MAC (message authentication code)? Please elaborate on why this attack is pointless given that the receiver will detect a modified Tag/ciphertext.

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What happens if a potential attacker tries to alter the Tag (the MAC) and the ciphertext while they are in transit, using a MAC (message authentication code)? Please elaborate on why this attack is pointless given that the receiver will detect a modified Tag/ciphertext.

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