Traceback and Anonymity

by Xinyuan Wang, Douglas Reeves

Overview

This brief systematically examines the trackback problem and its interaction with low-latency anonymous communication. First, it provides an overview of the common techniques a network-based attack may use to hide its origin and identity. Then the authors explore the MIX-based anonymity and the building blocks of low-latency anonymous communication. Later chapters offer a comprehensive study of the timing attacks on low-latency anonymous communication, and analyze the fundamental limitations of low-latency anonymous communication from the perspective of timing-based covert channel.

Suitable for professionals and researchers, Traceback and Anonymity is a close look at a key aspect of cyber security studies. Advanced-level students interested in cyber security techniques or networking will also find the content valuable.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493934393
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	11/19/2015
Series:	SpringerBriefs in Computer Science
Edition description:	1st ed. 2015
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction. The Traceback Problem.- Existing Approaches in Traceback.- Active Timing Based Traceback.-Anonymity.-Fundamental Limitations in Low-Latency Anonymity Systems.- Conclusion.