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CipherCloud Invokes DMCA To Block Discussions of Its Crypto System

Posted by timothy on from the at-least-the-letter-is-polite dept.

New submitter brennz writes "Cryptographers on StackExchange were discussing CipherCloud, using some promotional material from the same to provide detail. CipherCloud responded with a DMCA takedown request that some have characterized as abusive."

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  1. Re:Streisand effect, anyone? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    It is generally sound practice to stay clear of anything that has the world "Cloud" in the name.

  2. Cloud Strife, Dark Cloud, SoundCloud by tepples · · Score: 3, Funny

    It is generally sound practice to stay clear of anything that has the world "Cloud" in the name.

    So would Final Fantasy VII characters, PS2 games, and replacements for the old MP3.com be part of your "generally" or part of the exception?

  3. Re:"Per word" encryption + unencrypted punctuation by maugle · · Score: 4, Funny

    Maybe they meant "homeopathic" encryption. The worse the encryption scheme, the safer your data is!