Secure cookie attributes are special settings added to cookies to help protect users and their data when browsing websites. These attributes control how and when cookies are sent by browsers, reducing the risk of sensitive information being exposed or stolen. Common secure attributes include Secure, HttpOnly, and SameSite, each serving a different purpose to improve…
Category: Privacy-Preserving Technologies
Secure File Parsing
Secure file parsing refers to the process of reading and interpreting data from files in a way that prevents security vulnerabilities. It involves checking that files are in the correct format, handling errors safely, and protecting against malicious content that could harm a system. Secure parsing is important because attackers often try to hide harmful…
Secure Memory Encryption
Secure Memory Encryption is a technology used to protect data stored in a computer’s memory by automatically encrypting it. This means that if someone tries to access the memory without proper authorisation, the data appears as unreadable gibberish. The encryption and decryption happen in real time, so the system works as usual but with added…
Side-Channel Resistance
Side-channel resistance refers to the ability of a system, especially in cryptography, to withstand attacks that exploit indirect information. Rather than breaking the mathematical security, attackers observe things like power usage, timing, or electromagnetic leaks to uncover secrets. Side-channel resistance is about designing hardware and software so that these clues are minimised or eliminated, making…
Secure Enclave Programming
Secure Enclave Programming involves creating software that runs inside a protected area of a computer’s processor, called a secure enclave. This area is designed to keep sensitive data and code safe from the rest of the system, even if the operating system is compromised. Developers use special tools and programming techniques to ensure that only…
Self-Sovereign Identity
Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) is a way for people to control and manage their own digital identities, rather than relying on companies or governments to do it for them. With SSI, you store your identity information yourself and decide who can see or use it. This helps protect your privacy and gives you more control over…
Verifiable Credentials
Verifiable Credentials are digital statements that can prove information about a person, group, or thing is true. They are shared online and can be checked by others without needing to contact the original issuer. This technology helps protect privacy and makes it easier to share trusted information securely.
Decentralized Credential Systems
Decentralised credential systems are digital methods for issuing and verifying qualifications, certificates, or proofs of identity without relying on a single central authority. Instead, these systems use distributed technologies such as blockchain to ensure credentials are secure, tamper-resistant, and easily shareable. This approach gives individuals more control over their personal information and makes it harder…
Privacy Pools
Privacy Pools are cryptographic protocols that allow users to make private transactions on blockchain networks by pooling their funds with others. This method helps hide individual transaction details while still allowing users to prove their funds are not linked to illicit activities. Privacy Pools aim to balance the need for personal privacy with compliance and…
CoinJoin Transactions
CoinJoin transactions are a method used in Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies to improve user privacy. By combining multiple users’ transactions into a single transaction, CoinJoin makes it more difficult for outside observers to determine which coins belong to whom. This process helps prevent tracking of individual payments and enhances anonymity for participants.