{"id":194,"date":"2005-03-29T18:09:38","date_gmt":"2005-03-29T18:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=194"},"modified":"2007-12-10T09:43:34","modified_gmt":"2007-12-10T17:43:34","slug":"cryptovirology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.identityblog.com\/?p=194","title":{"rendered":"CryptoVirology"},"content":{"rendered":"

Caspar Bowden has advised me that the book<\/a> Malicious Cryptography: Exposing Cryptovirology<\/strong> is a “hair-raising read”. Here is the description from Amazon:<\/p>\n

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“The authors of this book explain these issues and how to fight against them.” (Computer Law & Security Report<\/i>, 1st September 2004) <\/p>\n

Product Description:<\/b>
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. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

This book reads like a futuristic fantasy, but be assured, the threat is ominously real. Vigilance is essential, now. <\/p>\n