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Zimmermann Enters Debate on Microsoft Encryption

Posted by michael on from the or-lack-of-it dept.

Golygydd Max writes "I didn't see much coverage of the RC4 flaw in Microsoft Office that was uncovered recently by a researcher, Hongjun Wu. Now, PGP creator Phil Zimmermann, dissatisfied with Microsoft's response, has joined in the debate. In an interview with Techworld he castigates Microsoft for their inadequate response: 'The lay user ought to be entitled to assume that the encryption produced by Microsoft is adequate. ... If Microsoft wants to earn the respect of the cryptographic community and the public it must rise to the occasion by producing competent security.' The cynic might ask, 'what respect', but should Microsoft have taken a flaw in some of its most popular programs more seriously?"

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  1. i fail it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    yes, and frist post

    1. Re:i fail it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      I don't think 'frist post' counts

    2. Re:i fail it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      It's spelled various ways. Sort of like saying "You are teh ghey".

    3. Re:i fail it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      you must be teh new here.

    4. Re:i fail it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Yup. I once posted "SP/Second Post" as First Post.

  2. First Microsoft Sucks Post! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Nuff said.

  3. -5 profound retardation by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Under Clinton, poor souls like you would have place in a good home, with lots of nice meds to make you feel better.

  4. Re:copyright by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    How is this insightful? The article is about encryption, not copyright. This is not about digital restrictions management, but rather companies protecting important documents (e.g. trade secrets in Word documents).

  5. +5 Insightful? by Petersko · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The standard required for a +5 post has hit rock bottom. Elevating a "Well don't use it" post as insightful is ridiclous.