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Decrypting the Secret to Strong Security

Posted by michael on from the common-sense dept.

farrellj writes "Cnet has an excellent article by Whitfield Diffie, who has probably has forgotten more about crypto than 99.9% of us will ever know, explains why secrecy does not equal security. The article also addresses the whole "open source vs proprietary software" security issue. A definite *must read* for anyone concerned about security...and that should be everyone!"

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  1. Re:Credit cards by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    OK Well you're a nerd, and you probably don't even have a credit card, my credit card is 100% safe because I maxed it out and now it's in the freezer in a 4 pound block of ice you ass, now, stop being such a prick and amdit that i am not fooling myself

    you moron
    worthless moron!