Reversing the Steganography Myth in Terrorist Operations: The Asymmetrical Threat of Simple Intelligence Dissemination Techniques Using Common Tools

The events of September 11th prompted significant discussion and speculation as to the use of Steganography by terrorists for clandestine and secured communications. Numerous prominent figures in the industry have written articles and given interviews debating whether or not terrorists are using Stego to disseminate information to sleeper cells both in America and abroad. USA Today, for example, quoted "US Officials" this way: "U.S. officials and experts say it's the latest method of communication being used by Osama bin Laden and his associates to outfox law enforcement."

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