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int21hex
May 16th, 2004, 01:18
Has anyone considered using programmable graphics cards in aiding crypto attacks? I have not much information on the idea but there is no relevant google links, so seemingly this is an original idea but I would not hold my breath.

sgdt
May 17th, 2004, 23:57
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[Originally Posted by int21hex]Has anyone considered using programmable graphics cards in aiding crypto attacks? I have not much information on the idea but there is no relevant google links, so seemingly this is an original idea but I would not hold my breath.


Have you had a look at BrookGPU?

hxxp://graphics.stanford.edu/projects/brookgpu/index.html

Pretty wicked stuff.

int21hex
May 18th, 2004, 00:32
Wow, thanks that is very interesting. I have something to eat tonight.