$1 Million prize offered for cracking an encryption algorithm

Schneier thought the same: If you read Bruce Schneier's history on his website, he claim to have discovered the same revelation. He says he used to believe that if he found the perfect encryption, the world would be secure. He later recanted on this view and has spent a good portion of his time pointing out that today's data theft is more and more often a feature of social engineering rather than encryption error.

Good to see that at least ZDNet isn't fooled by these marketeers.; Posted by: cmdrrickhunter@... Posted on: 07/07/08 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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