Are National Security Agencies Hiding Cryptography Advancements?

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The discussion centers on the potential concealment of cryptographic advancements by national security agencies, referencing Simon Singh's book, "The Code Book." Participants express curiosity about the extent to which sensitive research in cryptography is kept from public knowledge. The conversation hints at the implications of such secrecy, suggesting that knowledge of classified advancements could lead to serious consequences for individuals. Overall, the forum highlights a blend of factual inquiry and speculative discussion regarding the intersection of cryptography and national security.

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Reading some passages of the book by Simon Singh (The Code Book) about the shadowy works in cryptography by some mathematicians (only made know recently) and speculations about today advancements possibly made by national agencies. I've been wondering to what extent tecnologies and research done in areas that can be considered delicate in the name of national security are hidden from a broader audience.

What do you guys know about this subject? From facts to speculations I would like to know a bit of what might be happening (or already happened) in such cases.
 
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If we told you...well, you know what happens to people that know too much.

I don't think anyone on here is stupid enough to give out any secrets to which they are privy.

I *DO* have the recipe to the US Senate's Bean Soup".
 


Evo said:
If we told you...well, you know what happens to people that know too much.

You've got a nice computer there, redS. You wouldn't want anything to "happen" to it, would you?
 

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