Cryptography to Prevent Counterfeiting

Abstract

In this paper, we introduce a novel approach to identify counterfeit products. We discuss using public/private cryptography to identify the most prominent counterfeit items: drugs, paintings, currency, and luxury items. These items have massive implications on the economy, and in the case of counterfeit drugs, can even lead to death. Identification of these items would lead to the impracticality of counterfeiting and having its negative effects mitigated or prevented.