Clipper Chip

[f3/\r teh Phorced Access]

In studying for the CISSP Im having some interesting revelations as im going through the crypto section.

http://www.epic.org/crypto/clipper/

Just pop up google and search on the clipper chip.... all you conspiracy theorists enjoy.....

[cpud]

:o scary/dark/evil times

[viXen]

stop lying chris. psssh. whatever.
*rolls eyes*

[jcb]

;)

[viXen]

;)

[acid1]

I'm apt to assume that things like the RSA keys that they are offering 400k to crack have already been cracked anyways. I'd be surprised if there were lots of encryption methods out there that the government couldn't do anything about...

This just makes it easier for them

[cpud]

Originally posted by viXen
stop lying chris. psssh. whatever.
*rolls eyes*

psh yourself, this is fucking shady:

TOP SECRET

December 23, 1992

Director Sessions

Re: Use of the Clipper Chip in AT&T TSD 3600 During Phase II of
Production

This document is classified "SECRET" in its entirety unless
otherwise indicated.

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I have discussed this matter at some length with NSA
representatives, inclduing Chief Counsel Stewart Baker, and with
Associate Deputy Attorney General Geoff Greiveldinger, John
Collingwood and Mr. Bayse and Mr. Kallstrom.

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1 - Mr. Bayse 1 - Mr. Kallstrom
1 - Mr. Davis 1 - Mr. Moschella
1 - Mr. Collingwood

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FBI and DOJ officials believe that, although we would be
adequately protected if the current administration (General
Scrowcroft or above) approved the course of action set forth
above, and the Congressional and new administration briefings
were done promptly, there is not a substantial practical
advantage in achieving this at this point. We also believe that
going forward with the installation of the Clipper chip based on
the approval of the current Adminstration has some potential
pitfalls. The most serious concern is that the scenario
regarding the use of the "exploitable" chip could surface
publicly during the transition period or shortly after the
Clinton administration arrives, but before they approve the
proposed overal solution. If that happened, it might result in
their being pushed toward disavowing the prior Bush
Administration approach in order to avoid the controversy,
rather than the Clinton administration moving forward with us in
a consolidated effort to convince Congress and the public of the
merits of our position.

[viXen]

oh chris. you just had to get all smart on me. ;(

[cpud]

:confused

The NSA censored like all of the important parts of that document, shady fucks.

[faded]

good thing we aren't terrorists or we would legitamtely have to be concerned about this

[cpud]

Originally posted by faded
good thing we aren't terrorists or we would legitamtely have to be concerned about this

What do YOU know about Osama Bin Laden?! :alert