Title :
Quantum hacking of continuous-variable quantum key distribution systems: Realtime Trojan-horse attacks
Author :
Stiller, B. ; Khan, I. ; Jain, N. ; Jouguet, P. ; Kunz-Jacques, S. ; Diamanti, E. ; Marquardt, C. ; Leuchs, G.
Author_Institution :
Max Planck Inst. for the Sci. of Light, Erlangen, Germany
Abstract :
We experimentally demonstrate successful Trojan-horse attacks on laboratory and commercial continuous-variable quantum key distribution systems with binary and Gaussian modulation. Furthermore, we analyze appropriate countermeasures regarding their spectral performance.
Keywords :
computer crime; invasive software; optical modulation; quantum cryptography; quantum optics; Gaussian modulation; binary modulation; commercial continuous-variable quantum key distribution systems; countermeasures; laboratory continuous-variable quantum key distribution systems; quantum hacking; realtime Trojan-horse attacks; spectral performance; Optical pulses; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Phase modulation; Protocols; Security;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2015 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
