Ethics in Scientific Research

call -151 writes: "There is an interesting NYT article `When Science Inadvertently Aids an Enemy' discussing how some of the "encryption should be free for everyone" attitudes are changing with the WTC attacks. The article makes some interesting points and it is good to see discussions like these in more of the mainstream, even if the tone has definitely changed recently." Well, the questions are being asked again, but most of the researchers dealing with these issues have already answered the questions for themselves.

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Where was it used?

[CrackElf]

I keep hearing again and again about how strong crypto is used by terrorists. When? Where? I have seen not one shred of proof, only vague assertions that crypto is used for evil. The only communication that I have heard of (correct me if I am wrong - please) is via cell phones and pr0n bbs's (unencrypted).