What is Whitebox Cryptography?

Whitebox Cryptography

Definition

A cryptographic technique designed to protect encryption keys from being extracted, even if an attacker has full access to the system.

Real-World Examples

The producer of a financial app uses whitebox cryptography to ensure that encryption keys cannot be accessed or extracted, even if the device is compromised.

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Quiz

The goal of whitebox cryptography in mobile apps is to share encryption keys via APIs.

False. Whitebox cryptography protects encryption keys from being extracted.