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Using a grid to evaluate the threat of zombie networks against asymmetric encryption algorithms

R. Palacios

Spanish Conference on e-Science Grid Computing. Pp. 107-11. ISBN 978-84-7834-544-1, Madrid (Spain). 01-02 Marzo 2007


Summary:
The large network of compromised computers currently available can be used to run complex algorithms in order to solve problems considered to be beyond current computational power. A distribute algorithm for obtaining prime number is presented. The algorithm was run in a grid system to obtain all prime numbers up to 2^40, measuring execution times and storage requirements. Extrapolating the results to larger limits it was found that using zombie networks it is possible to obtain prime number up to a limit of 2^50. The main conclusion is that using this technique, low transfer rates and storage capabilities are the current limiting factors, surpassing the limited computing power.


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Publication date: March 2007.



Citation:
Palacios, R., Using a grid to evaluate the threat of zombie networks against asymmetric encryption algorithms, Spanish Conference on e-Science Grid Computing. Pp. 107-11. ISBN 978-84-7834-544-1, Madrid (Spain). 01-02 March 2007.

IIT-07-037A

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