Attacking ECB Oracles
Learn about the electronic codebook (ECB) cipher mode and how to exploit its weaknesses.
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Encryption allows us to keep data safe both when it is stored and when it is being transmitted. However, encryption can be implemented insecurely or incorrectly, leading to significant security issues. One example is using legacy cipher modes, such as electronic codebook (ECB). In this room, we will dive into the world of symmetric encryption, code books, and cipher modes to uncover exactly what can go wrong with using ECB and how you can perform practical exploitation if you encounter it!
Learning Objectives
Throughout this room, you will gain more knowledge on the following concepts:
- Symmetric encryption
- Cipher code books
- Electronic codebook (ECB) cipher mode
- Exploiting ECB implementations by performing chosen plaintext attacks (CPA)
- Mitigation and best practices
Learning Prerequisites
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