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I have a webpage (HTTPS encrypted and authorized only via domain credentials) that displays grid information. This grid information is received via a POST request to my server which will send back all of the pertinent inform… Continue reading Returning POST JSON data securely?
USB-C Authentication could banish USB threats forever, but it might also mean you’re tied to buying ‘approved’ accessories. Continue reading USB-C Authentication sounds great, so why are people worried?
This is a total noob question and is more about technical feasibility and in short is basically a question of – “can i solve piracy” but humour me. Below is a scenario, with the case study of a film.
A film is digitized and … Continue reading Retaining control of a document one released
I have a few dynamically generated images on my server (of high business value), which are supposed to be viewed only via our mobile app. The image is simply loaded from the URL as PNG. How can I prevent people from accessing… Continue reading How to prevent unauthorized users from accessing an image on my server just by URL?
In HDCP 2.3 (pdf) during the Session Key Exchange, the HDCP transmitter sends also the 256-bit HMAC of riv (HMAC-SHA256(riv, kd)).
Why is it required? Does it prevent any attack?
Continue reading Why is it required to HMAC riv in HDCP 2.3?
I know this is not strictly security but the security crowd usually has the DRM/Steganography people as well.
I am wondering how often digital watermarking is used in practice. I know DRM is used heavily but that includes e… Continue reading Is Watermarking used in practice? [on hold]
An Australian hacker has spent thousands of hours hacking the DRM that medical device manufacturers put on CPAP machines to create a free tool that lets patients modify their treatment. Continue reading ‘I’m Possibly Alive Because It Exists:’ Why Sleep Apnea Patients Rely on a CPAP Machine Hacker
In 1998, Congress unanimously passed the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) to implement two international copyright treaties. Among other provisions, the DMCA addresses the use of technical measures (digital rights management or DRM… Continue reading The Right to Repair Your Electronics Just Got Stronger
thegarbz writes: Denuvo, the darling of the DRM industry was once considered by publishers to be the final solution to piracy. Slashdot has documented the slow decline of Denuvo from stories in 2014, and 2016 where publishers were praising Denuvo’s suc… Continue reading Hitman 2’s Denuvo DRM Cracked Days Before the Game’s Release
Microsoft Windows 10 users were livid late last week after Microsoft mistakenly told them that their licenses were invalid. Continue reading Microsoft mistake leaves Windows 10 users fuming