http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/113010-analyst-finds-flaws-in-canon.html By Jeremy Kirk IDG News Service November 30, 2010 A cryptographic system used by Canon to ensure that digital images haven't been altered is flawed and can't be fixed, according to a Russian security company that specializes in encryption. Mid- to high-end Canon digital cameras have a feature called "Original Decision Data" (ODD), which is a digital signature that can be verified to see if a photo has been retouched or if data such as timestamps or GPS coordinates have been changed. The Associated Press news wire uses the system, which can also be used to verify photos used as evidence. But the digital signature can be forged due to design flaws in Canon's system, according to Dmitry Sklyarov, an IT security analyst with Elcomsoft, which specializes in password recover systems. Sklyarov was due to give a presentation on the flaws at the Confidence IT security event in Prague on Tuesday afternoon. Elcomsoft has published photos -- including one with an astronaut planting the flag of the Soviet Union on the moon -- that, if checked using a smart card and special software from Canon, confirm that the photo has not been tampered with. [...] ___________________________________________________________ Tegatai Managed Colocation: Four Provider Blended Tier-1 Bandwidth, Fortinet Universal Threat Management, Natural Disaster Avoidance, Always-On Power Delivery Network, Cisco Switches, SAS 70 Type II Datacenter. Find peace of mind, Defend your Critical Infrastructure. http://www.tegataiphoenix.com/Received on Tue Nov 30 2010 - 22:39:11 PST
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