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Accepted papers at Eurocrypt 2025
At this year's Annual International Conference on the Theory and Applications of Cryptographic Techniques, Eurocrypt for short - an important conference in the field of cryptography - two papers were accepted with the participation of ATHENE researchers.
The first paper presents new methods for improving authenticated encryption schemes. These methods protect both the confidentiality and the authenticity of data. The second paper introduces a new security model. This can process input from multiple sources simultaneously - an important capability that is lacking in the current Key Derivation Functions (KDFs). KDFs are currently considered the standard for secure Internet communications.
ATHENE and DFKI combine their research activities
ATHENE and the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) have agreed on a comprehensive research collaboration. This strategic partnership aims to explore the critical intersection between cyber security and artificial intelligence with combined scientific expertise.
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ATHENE researchers analyse Apple's Emergency SOS
ATHENE researchers, in collaboration with the Hasso Plattner Institute, have conducted the first comprehensive security analysis of Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite service. Despite the multi-layered encryption architecture, the analysis revealed significant security vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to circumvent geographical restrictions and send unauthorised messages.
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Prof. Mira Mezini elected as a member of the Leopoldina
ATHENE Directorate member Prof. Mira Mezini from TU Darmstadt has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences by the Presidium of the Leopoldina. This is one of the highest scientific honours that a German institution can bestow. The Leopoldina is the oldest natural sciences academy in the world, and only brings together researchers with outstanding scientific achievements. With around 1.600 members, it provides independent, science-based policy advice on future social issues and represents German science abroad. New members undergo a rigorous, multi-stage selection process.
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