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Analysis and implementation of the SNOW 3G generator used in 4G/LTE systems

Cryptography and Security 2022-08-16 v1

Abstract

The fourth generation of cell phones, marketed as 4G/LTE (Long-Term Evolution) is being quickly adopted worldwide. Given the mobile and wireless nature of the involved communications, security is crucial. This paper includes both a theoretical study and a practical analysis of the SNOW 3G generator, included in such a standard for protecting confidentiality and integrity. From its implementation and performance evaluation in mobile devices, several conclusions about how to improve its efficiency are obtained.

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@article{arxiv.2208.06593,
  title  = {Analysis and implementation of the SNOW 3G generator used in 4G/LTE systems},
  author = {Jezabel Molina-Gil and Pino Caballero-Gil and Cándido Caballero-Gil and Amparo Fúster-Sabater},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2208.06593},
  year   = {2022}
}

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arXiv admin note: substantial text overlap with arXiv:2208.06147