Original Source: http://www.cryptovirology.com by Adam Young
The purpose of this frequently-asked-questions (FAQ) document is to answer some common questions about what cryptovirology is and what it isn’t. This FAQ is not a comprehensive overview of cryptovirology. It explains why this topic may be of interest to individuals, software development companies, smartcard manufacturers, and organizations that are concerned with information security and privacy. It ties together certain subjects that might appear to be separate, namely, cryptovirology and kleptography. In fact, there is little difference between the two. It also covers certain topics that may be of interest to research scientists.
This FAQ does not cover virus and worm basics, nor does it give an introduction to cryptography. Sources for basic Internet security and cryptography information are given below. A certain level of familiarity with all of these subjects is assumed. This FAQ does not give advice on how to deal with a cryptovirology attack. The main goal of this document is to explain what cryptovirology is and at the same time prevent the spread of misinformation…
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