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Below are some problems related to computer security (specifically poorly implemented security). Do Them. You are free to use any language and environment you like to complete them. The problems require familiarity with programming, but not necessarily with applied cryptography or computer security in general. An understanding of how some of the algorithms and tools in the problems work will be of use, so as a starting point you can find some resources to help you begin here. If this topic is new to you, you may want to start with the Tutorial Problems.

Problems

Fast Hashing Passwords

Cryptographic hash functions shouldn't be used to hash passwords directly

Solved by 126
CCA on Textbook RSA

Turns out padding is important

Solved by 112
Salt Alone Won't Save You

Salting password hashes is important, but not enough on it's own

Solved by 108
Bad Entropy

It's easy to generate bad symmetric keys

Solved by 94
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