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Dead.drop: URL-based stealthy messaging

  • Columbia University
  • Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas

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Abstract

In this paper we propose the use of URLs as a covert channel to relay information between two or more parties. We render our technique practical, in terms of bandwidth, by employing URL-shortening services to form URL chains of hidden information. We discuss the security aspects of this technique and present proof-of-concept implementation details along with measurements that prove the feasibility of our approach.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2011 7th European Conference on Computer Network Defense, EC2ND 2011
Pages17-24
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event2011 7th European Conference on Computer Network Defense, EC2ND 2011 - Gothenburg, Sweden
Duration: Sep 6 2011Sep 7 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2011 7th European Conference on Computer Network Defense, EC2ND 2011

Conference

Conference2011 7th European Conference on Computer Network Defense, EC2ND 2011
Country/TerritorySweden
CityGothenburg
Period09/6/1109/7/11

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