Darknet Diaries

Ep 12: Crypto Wars

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Feb 1, 2018
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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."
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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.
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EFF's Lawsuits

  • EFF launched lawsuits against the government's cryptography restrictions.
  • Sindy Cohn played a key role in these legal challenges.
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