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Random Mosaic – Detecting unauthorized physical access with colored rice (2021)

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Re: Random Mosaic – Detecting unauthorized physical access with colored rice (2021)

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there is I believ a similar thing useing paint spatters as idicators of authentisity of electronics and also as proof of tampering, as the patterns are unique and can be produced, recorded ,quickly and cheeply.

Much like the split tally stick: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tally_stick

Re: Random Mosaic – Detecting unauthorized physical access with colored rice (2021)

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> If of one or more elements within the mosaic are modified, unauthorized access or compromise can be assumed.

... But how is the recipient certain of what the mosaic should be? You can't put the reference photo in the same package, because it's taken after sealing. And if you send it separately, that package is also subject to tampering.

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