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Phil Zimmermann and PGP
- Phil Zimmermann developed PGP and shared it, leading to a government investigation for violating arms export laws.
- This marked the first battle of the "crypto wars."
Bruce Schneier and Phil Karn
- Bruce Schneier's book, "Applied Cryptography", became a tool in the crypto wars.
- Phil Karn's lawsuit challenged the government's restriction on exporting cryptography.
EFF's Lawsuits
- EFF launched lawsuits against the government's cryptography restrictions.
- Sindy Cohn played a key role in these legal challenges.