
The math problem that could break the internet
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The Evolution and Future of Cryptography
This chapter explores the significance of cryptography in various daily tasks like credit card transactions and electronic banking, highlighting the reliance on one-way mathematical functions for encryption and the potential vulnerabilities if more efficient factoring methods are discovered. It contemplates the future-proofing of encryption and mentions internet security and sponsors Zachtok, QuickBooks Money (provided by Green Dot Bank), and Team Milk.
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