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"Pick a random number... no, not that one!" - Tales of Real-World Exploits Based on Bad Randomness
Monday September 16, 2024 20:30 - 21:30 MDT
Cottonwood 2/3
When it comes to security, using "good" randomness is key - at least so we are told. But unlike using an insecure protocol or a weak cryptographic key, it may not be intuitive why "bad" randomness may be a problem. What even makes randomness "good" or "bad"?

In this session we will explore several real-world exploits based on bad randomness including online poker, cryptocurrencies, cars, web-traffic encryption, and video games.
Don't worry, no security background knowledge needed.

In the end, you will have entertaining stories to share and a better and more intuitive understanding of the dangers of "bad" randomness.
Speakers
avatar for Max Hoffmann

Max Hoffmann

Security Manager, ETAS
Max Hoffmann studied cybersecurity and got his Ph.D. in hardware security at the Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, in association with the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy at the research group of Professor Christof Paar. With a passion for teaching, he continues to contribute... Read More →
Monday September 16, 2024 20:30 - 21:30 MDT
Cottonwood 2/3
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