Malicious Cryptography: Exposing Cryptovirology

Description
This book reads like a futuristic fantasy, but be assured, the threat is ominously real. Vigilance is essential, now.

Program

Hackers have uncovered the dark side of cryptography-that device developed to defeat Trojan horses, viruses, password theft, and other cyber-crime. It'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're up against and how to fight back.


They will take you inside the brilliant and devious mind of a hacker-as much an addict as the vacant-eyed denizen of the crackhouse-so you can feel the rush and recognize your opponent's power. Then, they will arm you for the counterattack.


This book reads like a futuristic fantasy, but be assured, the threat is ominously real. Vigilance is essential, now.
Overview of the Book

• Understand the mechanics of computationally secure information stealing
• Learn how non-zero sum Game Theory is used to develop survivable malware
• Discover how hackers use public key cryptography to mount extortion attacks
• Recognize and combat the danger of kleptographic attacks on smart-card devices
• Build a strong arsenal against a cryptovirology attack

Authors: Adam Young, Moti Yung
Publisher: John Wiley
ISBN 10: 0764549758
ISBN 13: 9780764549755
Pages: 416
Format: Soft Cover
Published Date: Feb 2004
Availability: Ex Stock