Cryptography and the CIA
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:15 am
Here is a fascinating long read from the WaPo:
How the CIA used Crypto AG encryption devices to spy on countries for decades
tldr; The CIA and the BND (the German equivalent) controlled the Swiss company Crypto AG which made encryption machines for several decades, and made sure that those sold to foreign governments were easily crackable.
How the CIA used Crypto AG encryption devices to spy on countries for decades
tldr; The CIA and the BND (the German equivalent) controlled the Swiss company Crypto AG which made encryption machines for several decades, and made sure that those sold to foreign governments were easily crackable.