This two-part article series looks at how cryptography is a double-edged sword: it is used to make us safer, but it is also being used for malicious purposes within sophisticated viruses. Part two continues the discussion of armored viruses and then looks at a Bradley worm - a worm that uses cryptography in such a way that it cannot be analyzed. Then it is shown how Skype can be used for malicious purposes, with a crypto-virus that is very difficult to detect. . The link for this article located at SecurityFocus is no longer available. . The link for this article located at SecurityFocus is no longer available.. two-part, article, series, looks, cryptography, double-edged, sword. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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