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Dual_EC_DRBG with Justin Schuh and Matthew Green

Security Cryptography Whatever

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Unraveling Dual EC: Security Implications and Controversies

This chapter explores the complexities surrounding the Dual EC random number generator and the potential vulnerabilities it introduces in cryptographic systems. The discussion includes the NSA's suspected role in its design, implications for trust within the organization, and the associated risks in products like Juniper's firewall. It raises critical questions about accountability, intentions behind cryptographic standards, and the balance between security and exploitation.

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