RSA Authentication Weaknesses Exposed

SSL is flawed. Now, according to a new paper from University of Michigan computer scientists, we can add RSA Authentication to that list.  Help Net Security reports that "The most common digital security technique used to protect both media copyright and Internet communications has a major weakness.

RSA authentication is a popular encryption method used in media players, laptop computers, smartphones, servers and other devices. 

Retailers and banks also depend on it to ensure the safety of their customers' information online.

The paper is called "Fault-based Attack of RSA Authentication", and you can get it here.

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