Location Assurance and Privacy in GNSS Navigation

in ERCIM News (2013), 2013(94),

The growing popularity of location-based services such as GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) navigation requires confidence in the reliability of the calculated locations. The exploration of a ... [more ▼]

The growing popularity of location-based services such as GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) navigation requires confidence in the reliability of the calculated locations. The exploration of a user’s location also gives rise to severe privacy concerns. Within an ESA (European Space Agency) funded project, we have developed a service that not only verifies the correctness of users’ locations but also enables users to control the accuracy of their revealed locations. [less ▲]

TorScan: Deanonymizing Connections Using Topology Leaks

in ERCIM News (2012), (90), 29-29

Tor is one of the most widely used tools for providing anonymity on the Internet. We have devised novel attacks against the Tor network that can compromise the anonymity of users accessing services that ... [more ▼]

Tor is one of the most widely used tools for providing anonymity on the Internet. We have devised novel attacks against the Tor network that can compromise the anonymity of users accessing services that exhibit frequent and predictable communication patterns and users establishing long-lived connections. [less ▲]

HyLearn: Cooperative M-Learning in Hybrid Networks

in ERCIM News (2007), 71