Until 1996, cryptographic code was legally a munition, and until 2000 export required a permit.
en.wikipedia.org Previously, cracking a single cryptographic key would open a treasure trove of information, but with forward secrecy, even sophisticated cryptoanalysis gets you only a small portion of the loot.
www.wired.com Most operating systems and web browsers support pluggable cryptographic providers, meaning that most implementations will require no changes whatsoever to the application on either end of the system.
en.wikipedia.org Encryption and digital signature are two fundamental cryptographic tools that can guarantee the confidentiality, integrity, and non-repudiation.
en.wikipedia.org While blind signatures are highly relevant for electronic cash and one-show credentials, a new cryptographic primitive, called group signature, opened new possibilities for the construction of privacy enhancing protocols.
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