Summary of The Solution Of the Zodiac Killer’s 340-character Cipher, by David Oranchak et al.
The Solution of the Zodiac Killer’s 340-Character Cipher
by David Oranchak, Sam Blake, Jarl Van Eycke
First submitted to arxiv on: 26 Mar 2024
Categories
- Main: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
- Secondary: Cryptography and Security (cs.CR)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This research paper presents a breakthrough in solving a longstanding cryptographic mystery surrounding the Zodiac Killer case. The authors successfully cracked a previously unsolved cipher after 51 years, employing advanced cryptanalysis techniques. The paper delves into the historical context of the cipher and the various attempts to solve it, ultimately providing insights into the unusual qualities of this unique encryption method. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper is all about solving a puzzle that has gone unsolved for decades! The Zodiac Killer was a famous serial killer who sent secret messages to police and newspapers. One of these messages was a coded message that no one could figure out. After 51 years, the authors finally cracked the code using special techniques. They’ll be sharing how they did it and what makes this code so tricky. |
