How do you hide secret keys in code?

Question

I\'ve wondered for some time how some software hides secret keys in such a way that they can\'t be trivially discovered. Just a few examples:

• DVD Player Softwa

Answer 1

The reasons those secret keys were so easily discovered is because they were hidden in software.

Avoid hiding secrets in software at all cost - obfuscation will only get you so far. Ask yourself this: How well can I hide a key in software from someone with full access to the disassembly, user mode and kernel mode debuggers, and no day job? It's only a matter of time before it gets cracked.