Chapter
The Encryption Debate
17:17 - 26:01 (08:43)
The US government allowed strong encryption but had a key to break it, however, this approach compromised security. Eventually, the government developed a chip for individuals to use stronger encryption, maximizing security.
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Banks were requesting the government to allow them to use a stronger encryption method as numerous businesses expressed a need for stronger encryption for their data.
17:17 - 18:31 (01:13)
Summary
Banks were requesting the government to allow them to use a stronger encryption method as numerous businesses expressed a need for stronger encryption for their data.
ChapterThe Encryption Debate
EpisodeEp 12: Crypto Wars
PodcastDarknet Diaries
In the mid-90s, the US government prohibited encryption over 40 bits for internet use.
18:31 - 20:00 (01:28)
Summary
In the mid-90s, the US government prohibited encryption over 40 bits for internet use. AT&T used a specialized computer microchip called the Clipper chip, which allowed stronger encryption but also had a built-in backdoor key to allow the government to decrypt messages if needed.
ChapterThe Encryption Debate
EpisodeEp 12: Crypto Wars
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The government's attempt to create a backdoor for law enforcement agencies could lead to weakening of encryption to the point where even the bad guys can access it.
20:00 - 22:45 (02:45)
Summary
The government's attempt to create a backdoor for law enforcement agencies could lead to weakening of encryption to the point where even the bad guys can access it.
ChapterThe Encryption Debate
EpisodeEp 12: Crypto Wars
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The speaker discusses how the government was hiding the truth about how secure the technology was and how the speaker's team proved how insecure it could be, highlighting the need for a more secure government standard.
22:47 - 26:01 (03:14)
Summary
The speaker discusses how the government was hiding the truth about how secure the technology was and how the speaker's team proved how insecure it could be, highlighting the need for a more secure government standard.