Quantum computers need vastly fewer resources than thought to break vital encryption

Building a utility-scale quantum computer that can crack one of the most vital cryptosystems—elliptic curves—doesn’t require nearly the resources anticipated just a year or two ago, two independently ...
Linux Journal

Elliptic Curve Cryptography

When it comes to public key cryptography, most systems today are still stuck in the 1970s. On December 14, 1977, two events occurred that would change the world: Paramount Pictures released Saturday ...
TechRepublic

Implementation of ECC Using Socket Programming In Java

Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) has attracted the attention of researchers and developers as it has got robust mathematical structure and higher security compared to algorithms like RSA public key ...
Design-Reuse

Certicom Licenses Elliptic Curve Cryptography to IdentiPHI for Advanced Enterprise Security and Suite B Compliance

IdentiPHI to Incorporate Certicom’s ECC Security into New Biometric and Smart Card Authentication Products for Businesses and Government Agencies MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Nov. 29, 2007 – Certicom ...
Threat Post

Crypto Gains Ramp Up Calls to Get Ahead of Inevitable RSA Algorithm Downfall

Researchers at Black Hat USA 2013 made a call for usage of elliptic curve cryptography in favor of the RSA algorithm, which the experts said could be cracked in the next five years. LAS VEGAS – ...