SHA Cryptanalysis Paper Online
In February, I wrote about a group of Chinese researchers who broke the SHA-1 hash function. That posting was based on short notice from the researchers. Since then, many people have written me asking...
View ArticleThe Adaptability of Iraqi Insurgents
This Newsweek article on the insurgents in Iraq includes an interesting paragraph on how they adapt to American military defenses. Counterinsurgency experts are alarmed by how fast the other side’s...
View ArticleSeagate's Full Disk Encryption
Seagate has introduced a hard drive with full-disk encryption. The 2.5-inch drive offers full encryption of all data directly on the drive through a software key that resides on a portion of the disk...
View ArticleInterview with Marcus Ranum
There’s some good stuff in this interview. There’s enough blame for everyone. Blame the users who don’t secure their systems and applications. Blame the vendors who write and distribute insecure...
View ArticleYour ISP May Be Spying on You
From News.com: The U.S. Department of Justice is quietly shopping around the explosive idea of requiring Internet service providers to retain records of their customers’ online activities. Data...
View ArticleSecrets and Lies Review
Even though it’s five years old, here’s a new review of my previous book: Secrets and Lies.
View ArticleWired on Identity Theft
This is a good editorial from Wired on identity theft. Following are the fixes we think Congress should make: Require businesses to secure data and levy fines against those who don’t. Congress has...
View ArticleSandia's New Wireless Technology
When dumb PR agents happen to good organizations: Sandia Develops Secure Ultrawideband Wireless Network The newly developed ultrawideband network, said the researchers at Sandia, is compatible with...
View ArticleDiebold Opti-Scan Voting Machine
An analysis of Diebold’s Opti-Scan (paper ballot) voting machine. Computer expert Harri Hursti gained control over Leon County memory cards, which handle the vote-reporting from the precincts. Dr....
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