Textual passwords are often the only mechanism used to authenticate users of a networked
system. Unfortunately, many passwords are easily guessed or cracked. In an attempt to …

In this work we present a simple, yet effective and practical, scheme to improve the security
of stored password hashes, rendering their cracking detectable and insuperable at the same …

As the convergence between our physical and digital worlds continue at a rapid pace,
securing our digital information is vital to our prosperity. Most current typical computer …

Metastasis refers to the process by which an attacker propagates a computer penetration
throughout a computer network. The traditional methodology for Internet computer …

Passwords are a popular means of access control to internet services. Unfortunately, during
the last few years there has been a proliferation of services that any single individual …

The majority of computer systems are still protected primarily with a user name and
password, and many users employ the same password on multiple systems. Additionally …

In this work we present a simple, yet effective and practical, scheme to improve the security
of stored password hashes rendering their cracking detectable and insuperable at the same …

Most data is digitized and stored in organizations' servers, making them a valuable target.
Advanced persistent threats (APT), corporate espionage, and other forms of attacks are …

Whereas the science of cryptography can trace its origins back thousands of years, the
increasing reliance of militaries, businesses and individuals on electronically stored and …

Unauthorized access to computers and theft of proprietary information are two problems
leading to large economical losses for organizations around the world. Thousands of …