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In this paper we propose a secure electronic software distribution and copyright protection protocol for electronic commerce based on public key cryptography (PKC). The proposed protocol considers post-installation security using an authentication agent and electronic license. It prevents software piracy and illegal copying. Even if software is copied illegally, a merchant can trace back to its original owner from the electronic license. The proposed protocol provides consumers, merchants, and producers in the electronic marketplace with confidence, security, and efficiency.
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Lee, SM., Lee, HW., Kim, TY. (2000). A Secure Electronic Software Distribution (ESD) Protocol based on PKC. In: Bauknecht, K., Madria, S.K., Pernul, G. (eds) Electronic Commerce and Web Technologies. EC-Web 2000. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1875. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-44463-7_6
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