Title :
Software copy protection systems: structure, analysis, attacks
Author :
Spesivtsev, A.V. ; Krutjakov, A.J. ; Seregin, V.V. ; Sidorov, V.A. ; Wegner, V.A.
Author_Institution :
Soviet-American Joint Venture, Moscow, Russia
Abstract :
Copy protection systems are a reliable way to protect programmers´ rights and to stimulate market development because they prevent unauthorized software use and copying. The main functions and structure of such systems are discussed. Possible attacks and breaking of copy protection systems are considered. One of the strongest systems, called the Iron Curtain, is described. Recommendations for selection of the right copy protection system are given
Keywords :
copy protection; security of data; software selection; Iron Curtain; attacks; market development; programmers´ rights; software copy protection systems; unauthorized software use; Algorithm design and analysis; Authentication; Debugging; Functional programming; Hard disks; International collaboration; Iron; Power system protection; Software quality; Software systems;
Conference_Titel :
Security Technology, 1992. Crime Countermeasures, Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 1992 International Carnahan Conference on
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0568-X
DOI :
10.1109/CCST.1992.253738
