Malicious Cryptography Exposing Cryptovirology

Author/creator Young, Adam, 1972- Author
Other author Yung, Moti Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoWiley [Imprint] Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Description416 p. ill 23.460 x 018.890 cm.
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Summary Annotation Hackers have uncovered the dark side of cryptography&mdash;that device developed to defeat Trojan horses, viruses, password theft, and other cyber&ndash;crime. It&rsquo;s called cryptovirology, the art of turning the very methods designed to protect your data into a means of subverting it. In this fascinating, disturbing volume, the experts who first identified cryptovirology show you exactly what you&rsquo;re up against and how to fight back.<p>They will take you inside the brilliant and devious mind of a hacker&mdash;as much an addict as the vacant&ndash;eyed denizen of the crackhouse&mdash;so you can feel the rush and recognize your opponent&rsquo;s power. Then, they will arm you for the counterattack.</p><p>This book reads like a futuristic fantasy, but be assured, the threat is ominously real. Vigilance is essential, now.</p><ul><li>Understand the mechanics of computationally secure information stealing</li><li>Learn how non&ndash;zero sum Game Theory is used to develop survivable malware</li><li>Discover how hackers use public key cryptography to mount extortion attacks</li><li>Recognize and combat the danger of kleptographic attacks on smart&ndash;card devices</li><li>Build a strong arsenal against a cryptovirology attack</li></ul>
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LCCN 2003023863
ISBN9780764549755
ISBN0764549758 (Trade Paper) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9780764549755
Stock number00028608

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