Masters of Imitation: How Hackers and Art Forgers Perfect the Art of Deception

Overview

Unmasking impostors is something the art world has faced for decades, and there are valuable lessons from the works of Elmyr de Hory that can apply to the world of defensive cybersecurity. During the 1960s, de Hory gained infamy as a premier forger, passing off counterfeit masterworks of Picasso, Matisse, and Renoir to unsuspecting collectors and renowned museums.

Organisations Involved

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Unmasking, How Hackers.

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