Malicious Cryptography: Exposing Cryptovirology

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Summary: Let's hope more good guys than bad guys read this book!
Review: This book shows what type of viruses and other malware we may expect next, and which absolutely overshadow existing threats. Can you imagine a virus that encrypts your hard drive, then blackmails you for you to be able to decrypt it? How would such a virus work, and what can you do to protect yourself? The authors are clearly knowledgeable, both in terms of cryptography and malware, and the book is interesting and accessible. One can only hope that more good guys than bad guys read this book ... or we are all in trouble.

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Summary: Excellent combination of introductory and advanced material!
Review: This is THE best book to get initiated in cryptography and virus technology. It is one of those rare works that make excellent bed-time reading, but at the same time provide state-of-the-art information that is useful (and new!) even to experienced cryptographers and practitioners. I do wish all crypto books were that much fun to read...:-)