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Steve Jobs’ autograph refusal letter sold for $478,939, proving even a “no” can be valuable in tech history. While this isnât a cybersecurity topic, letâs explore how signatures (digital or physical) can be exploited or protected in IT.
You Should Know:
1. Digital Signature Forgery (Linux/Windows Commands)
- Linux: Use `gpg` to verify signatures:
gpg --verify signature.asc document.txt
- Windows: Check PowerShellâs
Get-AuthenticodeSignature
:Get-AuthenticodeSignature -FilePath "C:\script.ps1" | Format-List
2. Detecting Fake Documents (Metadata Analysis)
- Exiftool (Cross-platform):
exiftool -all= -overwrite_original document.pdf Remove metadata
- Windows:
Get-Content -Path "file.docx" | Select-String "Signature" Search for embedded signatures
3. Blockchain for Signature Validation
- Use Ethereumâs `web3` to verify tamper-proof signatures:
web3.eth.accounts.recover("Message", "0xSignature");
4. Steganography (Hiding Data in Images)
- Linux: Hide text in images with
steghide
:steghide embed -ef secret.txt -cf image.jpg -p "YourPass"
- Extract:
steghide extract -sf image.jpg -p "YourPass"
What Undercode Say:
Steve Jobsâ autograph highlights the value of authenticity. In cybersecurity:
– Key Takeaway: Always verify digital signatures (gpg
, PowerShell).
– Pro Tip: Use `exiftool` to scrub metadata before sharing files.
– Prediction: AI-driven deepfake signatures will challenge forensic tools by 2026.
Expected Output:
$ gpg --verify jobs_signature.asc letter.txt gpg: Signature made 1983-01-01 gpg: Good signature from "Steve Jobs <a href="mailto:jobs@apple.com">jobs@apple.com</a>"
Relevant URLs:
Prediction: Digital autographs will replace paper ones, secured via zero-trust frameworks.
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References:
Reported By: Fbelmadi Cest – Hackers Feeds
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