Weakened Algorithm Threatens Trust Online
How an outdated algorithm put secure Internet transactions at risk.
The crack was done using 200 PS3 machines
http://www.technologyreview.com/computi ... d=1644&a=f
crack was done using 200 PS3 machines
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crack was done using 200 PS3 machines
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Re: crack was done using 200 PS3 machines
pretty cool stuff... i wonder if this bloke runs Folding@Home on the PS3s when they're not working on the algorithm jig?
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smASHer88 - AMD64 3500+ 2.2GHz 2GB WinXP Pro SP2 5.04
Lahm_Family - Apple MacBook Pro 13" 2.26GHz 2GB SMP
smASHer88_PS3 & Lahm_Family_PS3 - both 40GB PAL PS3s