Generic Attacks Against Beyond Birthday Bound MACs

Explore a comprehensive analysis of generic attacks targeting Message Authentication Codes (MACs) that claim security beyond the birthday bound, presented at Crypto 2018. Delve into the research conducted by Gaëtan Leurent, Mridul Nandi, and Ferdinand Sibleyras, examining their findings on the vulnerabilities of these advanced cryptographic constructions. Gain insights into the potential weaknesses of beyond birthday bound MACs and understand the implications for cryptographic security in this 21-minute conference talk.