I first learned about Adi Shamir's secret sharing scheme in Bruce Schneier's book, Applied Cryptography. Although the coverage was light, I was fascinated by the idea and thought it would make a fun feature in a movie or novel plot. But, as pointed out in the book and elsewhere (1, 2), it has practical application … Continue reading Secret Sharing
Category: Cryptography
Cryptograms
I recently picked up The Mammoth Book of Secret Codes and Cryptograms before heading out for summer vacation. The book contains over 600 mind-bending cryptograms based upon quotations from famous people. All of the quips impart some kind of wisdom or good advice. There are quotes from Benjamin Franklin, Mahatma Gandhi, the Tumult and the … Continue reading Cryptograms
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