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Security researchers have discovered a "timing attack" that creates a possible mechanism for a hacker to extract the secret key of a TLS/SSL server that uses elliptic curve cryptography (ECC).. Elliptic curve cryptography is a type of public-key algorithm that uses the maths of elliptic curves rather than integer factorisation, which is used by RSA as a one-way function. By using ECC it is possible to provide equivalent levels of difficulty for a brute-force attack as can be provided by the more familiar integer-factorisation approaches, but using smaller key lengths. The approach has benefits for mobile and low-power systems. The link for this article located at The Register UK is no longer available. . New vulnerabilities in ECC raise concerns about SSL security; highlights the need for robust cryptographic measures.. Timing Attack, SSL Security, ECC Cryptography, Key Exposure. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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