Pictures Of You, Pictures Of Me, Crypto Steganography

Explore the fascinating world of crypto steganography in this 32-minute conference talk from Strange Loop 2021. Uncover the hidden messages within seemingly ordinary images as Sean Marcia shares his personal journey of discovery, sparked by a series of unexpected picture messages from a friend. Delve into the history, applications, and mathematical foundations of this intriguing field of cryptography. Learn how decoding these mysterious images led to the resolution of a 15-year rivalry and connected to the US Olympic Men's Curling team's gold medal victory in 2018. Gain insights from Sean Marcia, founder of Ruby for Good, as he combines his passion for technology with his quirky sense of humor to deliver an engaging presentation on the art of concealing information in plain sight.