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Direct linkUlrich A. Hoensch – PRIMUS, 2024
We present a concrete situation where there is a difference between the theoretical security of a cipher and its limitations when implemented in practice. Specifically, when entering a PIN, smudges on the keypad substantially reduce its security. We show how the number of possible keys in the presence of the "smudge attack" can be…
Descriptors: Information Security, Computer Security, Coding, Undergraduate Study
