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Tools
Advancements in Twin Column Parity Mixers for Cryptography
Nov 15, 2024 Recent advancements in symmetric twin column parity mixers (TCPM) aim to improve lightweight cryptography for constrained devices, focusing on cost reduction while maintaining high security.
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Advancements in Zero-Knowledge Probabilistically Checkable Proofs Announced
Nov 15, 2024 Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Cornell University have made significant advancements in zero-knowledge probabilistically checkable proofs (ZK-PCPs), contributing to the field of computational complexity with new constructions that maintain perfect zero-knowledge against various types of adversaries.
Tools
ARCHER Tool Analyzes Side-Channel Vulnerabilities in RISC-V Processors
Nov 15, 2024 ARCHER is a tool designed to analyze side-channel vulnerabilities in cryptographic implementations on RISC-V processors, utilizing components such as Side-Channel Analysis and Data Flow Analysis to identify and report potential leakage points.
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New Concept in Functional Encryption Introduced by Researchers
Nov 15, 2024 Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and ETH Zurich have introduced a new concept in functional encryption called access-controlled inner-product function-revealing encryption (AC-IPFRE), which emphasizes function evaluation based on specified access policies and has potential applications in various practical contexts.
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New Forkcipher Designs Proposed for Lightweight Cryptography
Nov 15, 2024 A recent paper discusses the design of tweakable forkciphers, highlighting their potential for lightweight applications and providing innovative constructions with provable security in the Ideal Cipher Model.
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New Group Authenticated Key Exchange Protocols Introduced
Nov 15, 2024 A new paradigm for constructing Group Authenticated Key Exchange (GAKE) protocols introduces advancements in secure communication technologies, achieving tight security against Maximum Exposure Attacks and ensuring Perfect Forward Secrecy.
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Roman'kov Introduces Novel RSA-like Cryptosystem for Security
Nov 15, 2024 Roman'kov's RSA-like cryptosystem, introduced in 2015, presents a novel approach to public key cryptography designed to enhance security against various attacks, including those based on factorization and lattice methods.
Vulnerabilities
Study Examines Vulnerabilities in MAYO Digital Signature Scheme
Nov 15, 2024 A recent study has revealed significant vulnerabilities in the MAYO digital signature scheme to single-trace side-channel attacks, highlighting the need for robust countermeasures in post-quantum cryptography implementations.
Vulnerabilities
Study Identifies Vulnerabilities in Threshold Fully Homomorphic Encryption
Nov 15, 2024 A recent paper by Jiseung Kim and Changmin Lee identifies vulnerabilities in threshold fully homomorphic encryption schemes and proposes adjustments to enhance their security.
Vulnerabilities
Concerns Raised Over MySQL's Application-Layer Encryption Methods
Nov 14, 2024 Concerns have been raised about the adequacy of MySQL's native encryption functions for application-layer encryption, highlighting issues related to security, performance, and documentation.