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Secure multiparty computation
Semi-honest or malicious?
MCQ
In MPC security, what is the difference between a
semi-honest
adversary and a
malicious
adversary?
Possible answers
The semi-honest one follows the protocol but snoops on the messages; the malicious one can deviate from the protocol and cheat
The semi-honest one actively cheats; the malicious one merely observes without deviating
Both follow the protocol to the letter; the only difference is their computing power
The semi-honest one is a trusted outside third party; the malicious one is one of the parties
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