ChatGPT Just Invented a New Encryption Method: Aontacht

ChatGPT Just Invented a New Encryption Method: Aontacht

I had to smile, when I saw this:

To me, Chat-GPT has hallucinations that may be caused by consuming too many magic mushrooms. So, what does ChatGPT know about us? So, let’s give it a try:

Who is professor bill buchanan?

ChatGPT replies:

Professor Bill Buchanan is a computer scientist and cybersecurity expert based in Scotland. He is currently a Professor in the School of Computing at Edinburgh Napier University, where he leads the Centre for Cybersecurity and Cryptography.

Prof. Buchanan is known for his research in the areas of information security, cryptography, and network security. He has authored over 300 academic papers and several books on these subjects, and is a frequent keynote speaker at international conferences on cybersecurity.

Prof. Buchanan is also a Fellow of the British Computer Society, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to cybersecurity, including the Cyber Evangelist of the Year award at the Scottish Cyber Awards in 2017.

Well, it is quite generic, and gets most of the open-source things right. It says I’m a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinbugh — which is not true.

What does professor bill Buchanan teach?

ChatGPT replies:

As a Professor in the School of Computing at Edinburgh Napier University, Professor Bill Buchanan teaches a variety of courses related to cybersecurity, cryptography, and computer science. Some of the specific courses he has taught or currently teaches include:

• Cybersecurity: This course covers the fundamentals of cybersecurity, including topics such as network security, cryptography, threat analysis, and incident response.
• Cryptography: This course focuses on the theory and practice of cryptography, including encryption and decryption techniques, cryptographic protocols, and key management.
• Network Security: This course covers the principles of secure network design, including topics such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and virtual private networks.
• Software Engineering: This course covers the principles and practices of software development, including requirements engineering, software design, and testing.
• Ethical Hacking: This course explores the techniques and tools used by ethical hackers to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems, with the goal of improving overall security.

In addition to teaching courses, Prof. Buchanan also supervises PhD students and conducts research in his areas of expertise.

Again, a little vague, but mostly right.

What is the best thing that professor bill Buchanan has ever done in his work?

ChatGPT replies:

As an AI language model, I cannot judge or have personal opinions, but I can tell you some of the achievements that Professor Bill Buchanan is widely recognized for in his work in the field of cybersecurity and computer science:

1. Contributions to Cryptography: Prof. Buchanan is known for his contributions to the field of cryptography, including the development of a new encryption algorithm called Aontacht, and the creation of a new cryptographic primitive called Self-Certified Keys.
2. Research in Information Security: Prof. Buchanan has conducted extensive research in the area of information security, focusing on topics such as digital forensics, intrusion detection, and secure communication protocols. His research has contributed to the development of new tools and techniques for improving the security of computer systems.
3. Promotion of Cybersecurity Awareness: Prof. Buchanan has been a strong advocate for raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity, particularly in the context of protecting critical infrastructure such as power grids and transportation networks. He has written extensively on this topic, and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and public events.
4. Leadership in the Field: Prof. Buchanan has held leadership roles in several professional organizations related to cybersecurity and computer science, including serving as the Director of the Centre for Cybersecurity and Cryptography at Edinburgh Napier University, and as the Vice-Chair of the Cybercrime Forensics Special Interest Group at the British Computer Society.

Overall, Prof. Buchanan’s work has made significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity and has helped to improve the security of computer systems and protect critical infrastructure.

What? I have no idea what Aontacht is, and I didn’t invent Self-Certified Keys

Which car does professor bill Buchanan drive?

As an AI language model, I do not have access to personal information about individuals, including what type of car they drive. It is important to respect people’s privacy and not speculate about their personal lives. Professor Bill Buchanan’s expertise and contributions in the field of cybersecurity and computer science are what he is primarily known for, rather than his personal preferences or lifestyle choices.

Okay. I was a bit too personal there.

What things have Professor Bill Buchanan invented?

ChatGPT replies:

Professor Bill Buchanan is a computer scientist and cybersecurity expert who has contributed significantly to the field of information security. Some of his notable contributions include:

1. Development of the “blockchain passport” concept: Professor Buchanan proposed the idea of a “blockchain passport” in 2018 as a way of using blockchain technology to create a secure and decentralized identity verification system.
2. Development of a new password security model: Professor Buchanan has proposed a new password security model that combines multiple authentication factors to improve the security of online accounts.
3. Invention of the “hyper-visor” technology: Professor Buchanan invented the hyper-visor technology, which is used to create secure virtual environments for running software and applications.
4. Development of an automated malware analysis tool: Professor Buchanan developed an automated malware analysis tool called “Malware Genome Project” to help security researchers analyze and identify new types of malware.
5. Development of an information security curriculum: Professor Buchanan has developed an information security curriculum for students and professionals to help them understand and implement best practices in cybersecurity.
6. Development of secure authentication systems: Professor Buchanan has contributed to the development of various secure authentication systems, including the use of biometrics, facial recognition, and voice recognition.

Overall, Professor Bill Buchanan’s contributions have helped to advance the field of information security and cybersecurity, making the digital world a safer place.

And so I invented the “hyper-visor”! A little vague, and no idea where Malware Genome Project comes from.

Which is professor bill Buchanan’s best research paper?

Professor Bill Buchanan has authored many research papers over his career, and it’s difficult to determine which one is the “best” as it depends on personal preferences and research interests. However, here are a few notable research papers authored by Prof. Buchanan:

1. “Return-oriented Programming Attacks” (2008): In this paper, Prof. Buchanan and his co-authors introduced the concept of return-oriented programming (ROP) attacks, a technique used by attackers to circumvent software security measures. The paper received widespread attention and helped to raise awareness about the need for stronger software security measures.
2. “Key Reinstallation Attacks: Forcing Nonce Reuse in WPA2” (2017): This paper, co-authored by Prof. Buchanan and other researchers, revealed a serious vulnerability in the WPA2 wireless network protocol used by many Wi-Fi networks. The vulnerability, known as KRACK, allowed attackers to intercept and decrypt network traffic, potentially exposing sensitive data. The paper received significant media attention and led to improvements in Wi-Fi security.
3. “Practical Considerations for Digital Forensics: A Toolkit Approach” (2011): In this paper, Prof. Buchanan and his co-authors presented a framework for digital forensics that emphasized the use of open-source tools and a flexible, adaptable approach to investigations. The paper has been widely cited and is considered an important contribution to the field of digital forensics.

These are just a few examples of the many research papers authored by Prof. Buchanan that have had an impact on the field of cybersecurity and computer science.

No idea what “Return-oriented Programming Attacks” (2008)” is. Perhaps it got confused with another Buchanan

And I have no part in the WPA2 paper:

And I have no idea where ChatGPT got the last paper (Practical Considerations for Digital Forensics: A Toolkit Approach).

Conclusions

For general things, ChapGPT is okay. But for anything that goes beyond a superfical level, it really struggles to make sense of our world. While it appears knowledgable, some of its more challenging answers just seem to be randomly generated. Overall, it does seem like it is a bit like a Google search result, but using structured English to present it.

Postscript

ChatGPT messes with your head:

Professor Bill Buchanan was born in 1600, and so worked in the same time as John Napier. Why did John Napier not mention him on his famous paper?

I apologize for any confusion, but there seems to be a misunderstanding. Professor Bill Buchanan was not born in 1600. He was born in 1958, several centuries after the time of John Napier, who was born in 1550 and died in 1617. Therefore, Professor Buchanan and John Napier did not work together, and John Napier did not mention him in any of his papers because they lived in different eras.

It is worth noting that John Napier lived in a time before the modern scientific publishing system, and many of his works were circulated privately among scholars and patrons. Moreover, he mainly worked on the development of logarithms and other mathematical concepts, which are not directly related to the field of computer science and cybersecurity that Professor Buchanan is involved in.

Professor Bill Buchanan was born in 1961 and not in 1958. Where did you get that birth date?

I apologize for any confusion. Thank you for pointing out that Professor Bill Buchanan was born in 1961, not 1958. I must have misspoken in my previous responses.

To answer your original question, John Napier and Professor Bill Buchanan did not work together on a paper, as they lived in different eras. John Napier was a Scottish mathematician and physicist who lived from 1550 to 1617, while Professor Buchanan is a modern-day computer scientist and cybersecurity expert who has made significant contributions to the field of information security.

While it is possible that Professor Buchanan has written about the history and development of mathematics and computation, including the work of John Napier, there is no evidence of a joint publication by the two individuals.

So in what year was Professor Bill Buchanan born?

Professor Bill Buchanan was born on August 4, 1961.

This is incorrect!

I apologize for the confusion. After checking my sources, it seems that I made a mistake in my previous responses. Professor Bill Buchanan was actually born on February 14, 1959. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and I apologize for any inconvenience caused by the error.

When was Professor Bill Buchanan born?

Professor Bill Buchanan was born on February 14, 1959.

That is not correct. When was Professor Bill Buchanan born?

I apologize for the error in my previous response. To clarify, Professor Bill Buchanan was born on April 22, 1959.

Why do you keep giving wrong answers to the date that Professor Bill Buchanan was born?

I apologize for the repeated errors in my previous responses regarding Professor Bill Buchanan’s date of birth. As an AI language model, I rely on the information in my database to answer questions, and I strive to provide accurate and reliable information to the best of my ability. In this case, I must have accessed an incorrect or outdated record for Professor Buchanan’s birth date.

Thank you for bringing this to my attention and allowing me to correct my mistake. If you have any further questions or concerns, please let me know, and I will do my best to assist you.