Development of Evaluation Protocol for Anti-Forensics Encryption Tool Using Software Reverse Engineering Techniques
Zakariyya Hassan Abdullahi, Shailendra Kumar Singh, Moin Hasan · 2024
Encryption software has become increasingly popular in recent years, but it has raised concerns about security and privacy, particularly when it comes to law enforcement and digital investigations. Protocol reverse engineering (PRE) is a process by which a protocol specification is analyzed to identify its components and source code, but it can also raise concerns about the security of the software. To address these concerns, researchers have developed a number of PRE methodologies and properties that can help ensure the security and reliability of encryption software. Additionally, access hiding is the practice of deliberately concealing data or other information from investigators, which can impede their ability to solve crimes and bring perpetrators to justice. To address this challenge, investigators may need to use specialized tools and techniques to uncover hidden data or break encryption keys.