Authors | H. Raddum and M. Sys |
Title | The Zodiac Killer Ciphers |
Afilliation | , Communication Systems |
Project(s) | Simula UiB |
Status | Published |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2010 |
Journal | Tatra Mountains Mathematical Publications |
Volume | 45 |
Pagination | 75-91 |
Publisher | Tatra Mountains Mathematical Publications |
Abstract | We describe the background of the Zodiac killer’s cipher, and present a strategy for how to attack the unsolved Z340 cipher. We present evidence that there is a high degree of non-randomness in the sequence of ciphertext symbols in this cipher, suggesting it has been constructed in a systematic way. Next, we use this information to design a tool for solving the Zodiac ciphers. Using this tool we are able to re-solve the known Z408 cipher. |
URL | http://www.sav.sk/journals/uploads/0317152012ra-sy.pdf |
DOI | 10.2478/v10127-010-0007-8 |
Citation Key | 24090 |