nsa-foils-much-internet-encryption.html

11/27/2013

This article from The New York Times discusses the National Security Agency's (NSA) efforts to crack the encryption used to secure Internet communications. Based on documents leaked by Edward Snowden, it reveals that the NSA has successfully undermined some of the most widely used encryption techniques, such as HTTPS, virtual private networks (VPNs), and secure socket layer (SSL) protocols. The agency accomplished this through a combination of brute-force attacks, partnerships with tech companies, and direct surveillance of data centers. The article raises concerns about the implications for privacy and the potential abuse of these decryption capabilities by government agencies.

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