Fingerprinting blank paper using commodity scanners
Clarkson W, Weyrich T, Finkelstein A, Heninger N, Halderman JA, Felten EW (2009)
Publication Type: Conference contribution
Publication year: 2009
Pages Range: 301-314
Conference Proceedings Title: Proceedings - IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy
Event location: USA
ISBN: 9780769536330
DOI: 10.1109/SP.2009.7
Abstract
This paper presents a novel technique for authenticating physical documents based on random, naturally occurring imperfections in paper texture. We introduce a new method for measuring the three-dimensional surface of a page using only a commodity scanner and without modifying the document in any way. From this physical feature, we generate a concise fingerprint that uniquely identifies the document. Our technique is secure against counterfeiting and robust to harsh handling; it can be used even before any content is printed on a page. It has a wide range of applications, including detecting forged currency and tickets, authenticating passports, and halting counterfeit goods. Document identification could also be applied maliciously to de-anonymize printed surveys and to compromise the secrecy of paper ballots. © 2009 IEEE.
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APA:
Clarkson, W., Weyrich, T., Finkelstein, A., Heninger, N., Halderman, J.A., & Felten, E.W. (2009). Fingerprinting blank paper using commodity scanners. In Proceedings - IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy (pp. 301-314). USA.
MLA:
Clarkson, William, et al. "Fingerprinting blank paper using commodity scanners." Proceedings of the 2009 30th IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy, USA 2009. 301-314.
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