What happens if I use same k twice in DSA algorithm?

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To sign a message , we choose nonce k but what happens if we use same k twice to sign a message using DSA algorithm?

Maulik Chaudhary

Posted 2018-08-31T06:47:14.247

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If you sign two messages using the same nonce, then it is possible for someone to derive your private key. See How do you derive the private key from two signatures that share the same k value?

Mike D

Posted 2018-08-31T06:47:14.247

Reputation: 1 571