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Vulnerabilities
Study Introduces Benchmark for Evaluating Cryptographic Protocols
Nov 23, 2024 A recent study highlights the critical importance of cryptographic protocols in digital security and introduces a benchmark, CryptoFormalEval, to evaluate the effectiveness of Large Language Models in identifying vulnerabilities within these protocols.
Vulnerabilities
Research Identifies Vulnerabilities in AES-like Hashing Methods
Nov 22, 2024 A recent study has revealed vulnerabilities in AES-like hashing methods to chosen-prefix collision attacks, highlighting the need for reassessment of their security in cryptographic systems.
Vulnerabilities
Study Examines Limitations of Post-Compromise Security in Messaging Systems
Nov 22, 2024 A study reveals that popular secure communication systems, including Signal and WhatsApp, cannot achieve full Post-Compromise Security due to their reliance on state recovery methods and inherent usability challenges.
Vulnerabilities
Study Identifies Vulnerabilities in MPC-in-the-Head Framework
Nov 22, 2024 Researchers in France have identified significant vulnerabilities in the MPC-in-the-Head framework through a novel single trace side-channel attack, highlighting the need for improved countermeasures in cryptographic systems.
Vulnerabilities
Vulnerabilities Identified in SLIM and LBCIoT Cryptographic Algorithms
Nov 22, 2024 Recent analysis has identified vulnerabilities in the SLIM and LBCIoT lightweight cryptographic algorithms, raising concerns for their application in Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Threats
Malicious Update Detected in Python Package "aiocpa"
Nov 21, 2024 On November 20, 2024, Phylum's automated risk detection platform identified a malicious update in the "aiocpa" package on PyPI, which was designed to steal private keys through obfuscated code.
Tools
Neural Network-Based Cryptography Advances with RANDOM Model
Nov 19, 2024 Neural Network-based cryptography is being developed as a potential alternative to traditional methods, aiming to enhance encryption security through unique, adaptable schemes.
Threats
Quantum Computing Threatens Current Cybersecurity Measures
Nov 19, 2024 Quantum computing poses a significant challenge to current cybersecurity measures, prompting the introduction of the "STL-QCRYPTO" framework to help industries transition to quantum-resistant security solutions.
Policy
New Approach to Digital Identity Security Introduced
Nov 18, 2024 A recent paper by Eysa Lee and Anna Lysyanskaya from Brown University presents a new multi-holder anonymous credential scheme aimed at enhancing digital identity security in response to the eIDAS 2.0 regulation.
Tools
Study Examines Black-Box Complexity in Private-Key Functional Encryption
Nov 18, 2024 A recent study investigates the complexities of private-key functional encryption, revealing that private-key inner-product functional encryption cannot be constructed using black-box methods derived from random oracles.