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an old algorithm and a new risk

Cell Phone Encryption Code Is Divulged “A German computer engineer said Monday that he had deciphered and published the secret code used to encrypt most of the world’s digital mobile phone calls, saying it was his attempt to expose weaknesses in the security of global wireless systems.” …hmmm… More perspective is in the full article. [...]

“…why we find it meaningful to develop technology.”

There are many reasons.  One of the Twitter co-founders writes about one good one.  They listened.

Another Super Obvious Strong Password Reminder

Twitter recently banned the use of some passwords that are way to easy and obvious for “the bad guys” to exploit.  The commentary on weak passwords is so strong and obvious, yet so many people ignore the warnings and just don’t care.  When users maintain weak passwords, and their computers or phones or bank accounts [...]

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