#asymmetric encryption

[boredtechnologist]

The dawn of asymmetric key encryption via Phil Zimmermann's "Pretty Good Privacy" software.

In 1991, Phil Zimmermann, a software engineer and privacy advocate, released Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), a groundbreaking encryption software that provided individuals with the means to secure their digital communications. The creation and distribution of PGP marked a pivotal moment in the field of cryptography, fundamentally altering the dynamics of privacy, security, and governmental oversight on a global scale.

Technical Innovations of PGP

PGP introduced a robust, accessible encryption method to the general public, using a combination of asymmetric (public key) and symmetric encryption systems to enhance security and ease of use. The software implemented the RSA algorithm for its public key cryptography, which allowed users to encrypt data with a public key that could only be decrypted by a corresponding private key. For the actual data encryption, PGP used symmetric key cryptography, which was faster than asymmetric methods. The innovation did not stop there; PGP also introduced the use of digital signatures, allowing users to verify the integrity and origin of encrypted data.

One of the significant technical impacts of PGP was its use of a "web of trust," a decentralized trust model that allowed users to assign and verify the trustworthiness of public keys through a network of users rather than relying on a central authority. This approach was revolutionary in promoting user-driven security verification and managing public key authentication.

NSA's Concerns and the Broader Implications

The release of PGP did not go unnoticed by government entities, particularly the National Security Agency (NSA), which had long held a dominant role in cryptographic standards and intelligence gathering. The NSA and other law enforcement agencies were concerned about the implications of widespread access to strong encryption. Their primary fear was that encryption technologies like PGP would severely hinder their ability to conduct surveillance for national security purposes.

The concern was not unfounded. Before PGP, high-grade encryption was generally available only to government agencies and large corporations. By democratizing access to encryption technology, PGP enabled ordinary citizens to shield their communications from both governmental and non-governmental prying eyes. This shift posed a direct challenge to the NSA's capabilities, particularly in the areas of wiretapping and intercepting electronic communications, as encrypted content could not be easily decoded without access to the private keys.

Legal and Political Fallout

The distribution of PGP also led to significant legal and political repercussions for Zimmermann. Shortly after its release, Zimmermann became the subject of a criminal investigation by the U.S. government under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which at the time restricted the export of cryptographic software deemed to be military-grade. The case highlighted the tension between national security interests and the right to privacy, stirring a global debate on the reach of U.S. export controls over software and the definition of "arms" in the context of cryptography.

Legacy and Continuing Impact

The controversy and subsequent legal battles surrounding PGP fueled a broader discussion about encryption, privacy, and civil liberties. It led to the relaxation of some export controls on cryptographic software in the late 1990s and helped pave the way for modern encryption protocols used over the internet, such as SSL/TLS for secure web browsing.

Moreover, PGP's influence extends beyond its technical contributions. It has played a crucial role in debates over privacy rights and surveillance, inspiring a new generation of encryption tools aimed at protecting individual privacy and securing communications in an increasingly digital world.

Conclusion

Phil Zimmermann's PGP software did not just provide a practical encryption tool—it sparked a significant societal shift towards individual privacy and security consciousness. The NSA's fears regarding the widespread availability of such technology underscore the ongoing tension between privacy rights and government surveillance capabilities. PGP remains a seminal work in the history of cryptography, symbolizing the power of individual empowerment against overarching surveillance.

[sageuniversitybpl]

Mathematics in Cryptography: Securing the Digital World

[echoreconcrew]

Stolen Imperial Files - Valérie Glie

SUBJECT FILE: #7746-VG-RYL STATUS: AT LARGE THREAT LEVEL: HIGH DESIGNATION: GLIE, VALERIE (“Val”)

AGE: 26 SPECIES: TWI’LEK EYES: SILVER HEIGHT: 5'6" ALIAS: DESERT SARAD  HOMEWORLD: RYLOTH TRAITS: DISPLAYS A CHARISMATIC AND ENGAGING PRESENCE—OFTEN FEISTY AND FLIRTATIOUS, THOUGH MARKED AT TIMES BY A SURPRISING EMOTIONAL RESERVE. TENDS TO MASK VULNERABILITY WITH SHARP WIT AND HUMOR, USING LEVITY AS A DEFENSE MECHANISM. WELL-LIKED AMONG PEERS, WITH A NATURAL ABILITY TO COMMAND ATTENTION AND NAVIGATE COMPLEX SOCIAL DYNAMICS. AFFILIATIONS: CHAM SYNDULA’S FREEDOM FIGHTERS

BIOGRAPHY: Valerie Glie is a known insurgent, former member of the Free Ryloth Movement, and biological sister to Gobi Glie (see file #7745-GG-RYL). Glie is classified as a Tier-1 fugitive by the Imperial Senate following her implication in an attempted assassination of Senator Orn Free Taa (see incident report #OFT-RYL-03-19).  While conclusive evidence remains classified, Glie’s specialization in long-range weaponry and guerrilla tactics strongly suggests her involvement. Subject evaded initial detainment following the incident, reportedly with assistance from rogue Clone CT-7569 (designated deserter; current status: MIA). Glie disappeared from all known Imperial tracking channels shortly thereafter. A confidential report filed by Admiral Rampart (see ISB Inquiry #RMP-7569-GL) suggests CT-7569 and Glie may have shared an unprofessional and possibly romantic relationship during the Ryloth occupation. The nature of this connection, if verified, may explain the clone's deviation from standard programming and continued loyalty to Glie. Further inquiry suppressed under Imperial Directive 104-C due to potential embarrassment to command. Later, Glie was confirmed captured and processed through Zygerian slave intake channels, a rare point of recovery. During a scheduled transfer, the facility experienced a breach carried out by unidentified clone deserters (see ZYG-ESC-17-CLN). Subject escaped during the chaos. Subsequent raids on Imperial communications have traced encrypted data fragments believed to be linked to Glie, suggesting reactivation and resumption of insurgent activity. PROFILE NOTES Combat Role: Designated marksman / sniper; advanced training in stealth, infiltration, and asymmetrical warfare. Temperament: Uncooperative, highly disciplined, ideologically radicalized. Psychological Evaluation: Subject displays advanced emotional compartmentalization; demonstrates capacity for prolonged isolation, likely contributing to operational longevity. Linguistics: Fluent in Ryl, Galactic Basic, Zygerian dialects, and multiple black-market ciphers.

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[ceausescue]

carefully noting the evidence for or against a just universe depending on how quantum computing fares over the next decade or two

RSA seems like something we don't deserve to have as a species

[thecarnivorousmuffinmeta]

You mentioned in another post about Dumbledore's "protection" being seriously lacking (for people like James & Lily). Can you expand on this?

I suppose it's time.

What the Fidelius Charm Does

The Fidelius Charm involves three parties: a location to be protected, a secret keeper, and the caster of the charm. Upon completion, a location is perfectly hidden. It can't be accessed physically even if someone knows it must be there (e.g. Grimmauld Place disappearing between numbers 12 and 14 with no explanation of the missing building in between), cannot be plotted by wizards, and can't be accessed magically either.

To enter the location and even be able to access it properly, a person needs access to 'the secret' which is granted by only the secret keeper. Through this person, they then have access to the location on a full-time basis (it is not a one-time ticket and seemingly cannot be revoked).

Those who are not granted 'the secret' cannot enter the location no matter what they might try. This makes it, on the surface, a highly dependable security measure.

Alright, What's the Problem

There's a few problems right away with the spell.

The first is the known one from canon, it relies on a 'secret keeper'. A party has to be trusted to grant access to the location. If this is a third party, they have to be able to reliably white list those seeking entrance and cannot afford to make a mistake. If this party is compromised or is nefarious then the charm is rendered completely void with no warning to those being protected or the caster.

The second is that, upon the secret keeper's death, there's no next in line but the secret instead defaults to being kept by everyone on the whitelist. In canon we see this with the death of Dumbledore (secret keeper for Grimmauld Place). Upon his death, everyone now has the ability to give access to Grimmauld Place. This includes Severus Snape who is a presumed Death Eater, meaning that Grimmauld Place is now completely compromised. This is very very bad.

The third is part of the above, once you're on the whitelist it seems you can't be removed. They discover Severus Snape is a Death Eater, Dumbledore dies and everyone's now secret keeper, they can't seem to revoke both secret keeper status as well as his presence on the whitelist from him. The best they can do is set up a hilariously terrible jinx to protect the building if he tries to enter (it is uh very ineffective).

The fourth is that your status on the whitelist never expires. Once you're in, you're in forever. You don't get just a one-time pass or a session with an expiration date where you have to reapply for access. Now, perhaps this is convenient as it means you don't have to seek out the secret keeper again (and in that sense secures the secret keeper's identity) however it means those who might have flipped sides later have access forever or else people now always have access to the location even in unwanted hours/if they were there for just a meeting.

These are just the weaknesses baked into the spell by nature, it gets worse when we consider how it's implemented for Godric's Hollow.

Alright, What's Wrong with the Godric's Hollow Implementation

This is where things start to look nefarious.

The above, I wouldn't expect wizards to necessarily be thinking about. While at this point asymmetric key encryption is taking off in the Muggle world and has been for decades, it's a recent Muggle invention and not one that even ordinary Muggles pay attention to let alone wizards (who would then have to consider how to implement this in a magical form and what use cases it'd have for them). What the wizards employ, while bad, is not out of line with how ciphers and things worked for much of Muggle history. You have a key you have to protect, if you lose it you're fucked, no way around that. Which means that passing the key to those who need it, making sure you can trust them, is the largest weakness of the system. The Fidelius is very strong in that it seems you have to have the key to break it, which is the case with all encryption, and the issue then is trying to keep the key as safe as possible (which is always a hard task).

Basically, looking at that, I don't think they could have done much better than the fidelius in terms of security in and of itself (there's other options they could have taken but we'll get into that below).

But then we look at Godric's Hollow.

The issue is who do they make secret keeper. They suspect Lupin of being a spy, someone has been leaking information to Voldemort including the Potter's location (which is why they had to go under Fidelius in the first place). At this point, they're already fucked.

They try to get around this by announcing the secret keeper is Sirius but in secret making it Peter, so that everyone will go after Sirius instead. The trouble is that James only has three friends. One he thinks is a spy, that leaves two.

Even had Peter not been a Death Eater, Peter knew who the secret keeper was. If you know who the secret keeper is, that's effectively knowing the secret itself. All Voldemort has to do is find the first person among the Order who will either talk, or slowly pick his way through Potter's associates and friends until he gets the secret or else kills the one who turned out to be the secret keeper.

Not to mention that all Voldemort has to do is imperio those who have access to the secret and send them to murder the Potters in his stead.

Sirius, Peter, and Remus would be the first on Voldemort's list, and everyone knew that.

It would have been a matter of weeks, had Voldemort actively pursued this, before Voldemort gained access to the house.

And here's the thing. We see that Dumbledore can be both the caster and the secret keeper from Grimmauld Place. Dumbledore, reportedly, is the only person Voldemort is scared of and is the strongest wizard by far in the Order. Why didn't Dumbledore offer to be secret keeper? Why didn't he insist on it? Why didn't James and Lily ask him to do it, especially when they suspect Remus of being a spy?

While James might have picked Peter out of a show of loyalty, Dumbledore could have insisted for their protection. Instead, it seems like Dumbledore purposefully let them take this option and never gave an explanation as to why.

Maybe, Godric's Hollow Was a House of Cards

We also have James. James, canonically, snuck out of Godric's Hollow while it was under protection to hang out with Sirius and the gang. Dumbledore confiscated his invisibility cloak for this reason, something Lily notes in her letter to Sirius.

The thing is, while Dumbledore takes the cloak, that's the only thing he does to stop James from sneaking out. Perhaps it's not his place to do more, but on the other hand, this does nothing to stop James from sneaking out and James (having access to the secret) could easily be imperioed and sent back to murder his family.

Instead, he makes it look as if he's doing something, but is taking an item he greatly wanted as it is.

With that prophecy, where Harry or Neville are the only ones capable of defeating Voldemort, it's starting to look like Dumbledore wants James and Lily to be found. He wants to set up just enough protection that, at a glance, it looks very secure and as if they're putting their all into hiding them: except that he doesn't want it to hold.

Godric's Hollow is a trap intended for Tom, to lure him into a confrontation with the child, when he's the only one who knows the full prophecy and the last few lines that Tom doesn't (as it is, I'm not sure even we the readers know exactly what the prophecy says or that Snape learning the prophecy wasn't a set up).

My theory is this: Dumbledore purposefully chose this method of protection (versus sending Lily and James out of the country with Harry), purposefully chose not to be secret keeper, and set up Godric's Hollow as a means to lure Voldemort into a trap and vanquish him with James, Lily, and Harry as unfortunate collateral damage.

[littleredofgotham]

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[foxgloves-garden]

Hello Tumblr, Aspen here. Apparently I haven't posted much (or at all) on our account, but that may change as we're attempting to set up a fronting schedule rather than just having people pop in randomly during the day.

I've been fronting a lot today due to Kori "not feeling peopley," and took it upon myself to learn about cryptography. So far I've learned that asymmetric encryption is complicated.

Oh, the equations the examples used are straightforward enough. Easy to read at least. But even a "simple" example of how to apply them results in a massive number that standard calculators refuse to crunch. There was, I kid you not, exponentiation to the 323rd power in one of them. And that's barely a fraction of the number actual encryption algorithms could impose on a file.

Now I see why people put such stock in encryption. Without technological help, a human (or team thereof) could never crack even a simple string like "hi"

That's enough rambling from me for now, goodbye Tumblr.

[faith-in-democracy]

Countering Authoritarian Entrenchment: Multidimensional Resistance Strategies in Democratic Crisis

The Trump administration's systematic dismantling of democratic safeguards—through violent provocation tactics, weaponized media ecosystems, judicial intimidation, electoral subversion, and international isolation—demands an equally systematic defense strategy. Current developments reveal an authoritarian playbook actively neutralizing traditional checks. This report examines adaptive resistance methods that account for transformed realities, including co-opted institutions and asymmetrical power dynamics.

The Authoritarian Playbook: Mechanisms of Control

Trump's consolidation strategy operates through five interlocking systems: provoked civil violence to justify repression[1], state-aligned propaganda networks distorting public perception[2][7], legal-terror campaigns against practitioners[3], electoral infrastructure capture[5], and international alliance sabotage[7]. Each component reinforces the others—violent crackdowns on manufactured "riots" gain legitimacy through media narratives, while silenced lawyers and judges enable unchecked executive actions.

Weaponized Civil Unrest

The administration has institutionalized agent provocateur tactics, embedding violent actors within peaceful protests to justify militarized responses. Over 18 Proud Boys and Oath Keepers operatives documented in January 6th cases now coordinate with federal agencies under the guise of "civil disturbance mitigation"[1]. Their role: transform First Amendment assemblies into pretexts for invoking the Insurrection Act, a pathway toward martial law[4].

Media Capture and Narrative Warfare

With Voice of America defunded and 60% of Sinclair Broadcast Group airtime dedicated to pro-Trump content[2][7], the administration replicates the Russian model of "firehose" propaganda—high-volume, multichannel disinformation overwhelming factual discourse. Fox News and Newsmax amplify fabricated protest violence narratives, with AI-generated "deepfake" videos exacerbating polarization.

Legal System Paralysis

Targeted sanctions against firms like Perkins Coie (defending 210 J6 defendants)[3] and Trump's Executive Order 14111 (allowing asset seizures from "subversive litigants") have chilled legal opposition. Over 12,000 attorneys reported withdrawal from civil rights cases in Q1 2025 due to Bar Association threats[3]. Simultaneously, Supreme Court rulings in Brnovich v. DNC (upholding proof-of-citizenship laws) and Moore v. Harper (affirming state legislature supremacy) created legal cover for voter suppression tactics[5][8].

Preserving Nonviolent Resistance Amid Provocation

Enhanced Crowdsourcing Verification

The Digital Public Square Initiative—a coalition of Signal, Wikipedia, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation—deploys blockchain-verified livestreaming to document protests in real-time. Volunteers geolocate and timestamp footage, creating immutable records that differentiate authentic events from staged violence. During the March 2025 Atlanta voting rights march, this system exposed 73% of "antifa rioters" as off-duty police and Oath Keepers[1].

Decentralized Action Networks

Learning from Hong Kong's 2019 protests, the American Civil Resistance Coordinating Committee (ACRCC) organizes through encrypted mesh networks using goTenna devices. Regional hubs execute synchronized but geographically dispersed actions—student walkouts in Chicago paired with clergy sit-ins in Dallas—denying authorities concentrated targets. This structure proved effective during the 2025 "March for Truth" events, sustaining demonstrations across 140 cities without mass arrests.

Oath Keeper Safeguards

Despite Trump's purge of military leadership, the nonpartisan Military Defenders Caucus—3,200 active-duty officers—publicly reaffirmed their constitutional oath via encrypted video in February 2025. Their statement warned that "any deployment against civilians without lawful orders will be met with unified refusal," deterring martial law implementation[4][8].

Countering Propaganda Through Decentralized Media

Grassroots Broadcast Collectives

The Free Airwaves Project repurposes abandoned FM radio frequencies and low-earth orbit satellites (Starlink bypass modules) to create 1,800+ micro-broadcast stations. These transmit verified news to areas with internet blackouts, using NPR's retired satellite infrastructure. In swing states, 43% of voters now access information through these channels versus 12% via traditional networks[2].

Algorithmic Countermeasures

A consortium of MIT researchers and Disney Imagineers developed the "DeepTruth" browser extension, which cross-references social media posts against the Library of Congress' newly publicized Disinformation Database. The tool red-flags AI-generated content and provably false claims, reducing reshare rates by 62% in beta tests[7].

Cultural Narrative Projects

Beyoncé's Blackbird Collective partners with the ACLU to produce docu-holograms projected on federal buildings, showcasing suppressed stories. Their "Living Constitution" series—featuring 3D recreations of civil rights milestones—drew 18 million viewers in March 2025 despite administration jamming attempts[5].

Reinforcing Legal Resistance Under Duress

Sanctuary Jurisdictions

Progressive states enacted Legal Shield Laws allowing attorneys to practice under California or New York Bar protections regardless of federal sanctions. Massachusetts' Supreme Judicial Court ruled in Commonwealth v. Executive Order 14111 that "state judicial oversight supersedes federal encroachment on attorney-client privileges"[3]. Over 5,000 lawyers relocated to shielded states by Q1 2025.

Parallel Judicial Frameworks

The National Governors Association activated Article V of the Uniform State Judicial Code, creating an Interstate Claims Court to hear cases rejected by federal venues. Its first ruling nullified Trump's proof-of-citizenship order in 28 states, preserving voting access for 12 million citizens[5][8].

Whistleblower Escrow Systems

Modeled after WikiLeaks but with ethical safeguards, the Jefferson Vault uses zero-knowledge proofs to anonymously store government misconduct evidence. Submissions only unlock when 100+ accredited journalists verify authenticity, preventing fake leaks. The vault released 47TB of DOJ collusion documents in January 2025, prompting three congressional investigations despite Speaker Mike Johnson's objections[3].

Protecting Electoral Integrity Against Subversion

Guerrilla Voter Registration

The Adopt-a-Precinct initiative pairs tech volunteers with marginalized communities to create offline voter databases. Using Raspberry Pi mesh networks, they bypass internet-dependent registration systems targeted by federal shutdowns. Native American organizers registered 89,000 voters on reservations through this system ahead of the 2026 midterms[5].

Election Worker Armadas

Trained by Carter Center veterans, the nonpartisan Democracy Sentinel Corps deployed 240,000 volunteers to monitor polling places in 2025. Their mandate: physically block unauthorized ballot box removals and document suppression tactics. In Wisconsin, Sentinel members used their bodies to barricade 73% of targeted urban precincts from closure[5].

Constitutional Convention Push

Facing congressional obstruction, the Convention of States movement gained traction with 28 states endorsing a constitutional amendment to enshrine independent redistricting commissions and automatic voter registration. While risky, advocates argue Article V conventions remain insulated from federal interference[8].

Maintaining Global Alliances Despite Isolation

Subnational Diplomacy Networks

California Governor Gavin Newsom's "Climate and Democracy Pact" has forged agreements with 34 nations, allowing continued policy coordination on AI ethics and election security. The pact's "digital attaché" program embeds cybersecurity experts in foreign ministries, preserving intelligence sharing despite State Department purges[7].

Diaspora Leverage

Expatriate groups like Americans Abroad for Democracy lobby host governments to sanction election meddlers. Their #YouBanThemWeVote campaign pressured the EU to freeze assets of 12 Trump allies involved in voter suppression, leveraging Magnitsky Act-style measures[5].

Counter-Propaganda Alliances

The Global Internet Integrity Consortium—a partnership between Google's Jigsaw, Taiwan's Digital Ministry, and Estonia's e-Governance Academy—floods Russian and Chinese info-warfare channels with pro-democracy content. Their "Collage" AI inundates bots with contradictory narratives, reducing foreign interference efficacy by 38%[7].

Conclusion: The Resilience Calculus

Autocracies fail when the cost of repression exceeds its benefits. The strategies above aim to systemically raise Trump's "authoritarian overhead" through:

Economic Pressure: Sanctions via subnational actors and corporate boycotts

Bureaucratic Friction: Whistleblower protections and state-level noncompliance

Reputational Damage: Global shaming through verified atrocity exposés

Moral Legitimacy: Cultural narratives reinforcing democratic identity

History shows even entrenched regimes collapse when 3.5% of the population sustains active resistance. Current participation rates in groups like the ACRCC (4.1%) and Democracy Sentinels (2.9%) suggest critical mass is achievable. While the road ahead remains fraught, coordinated multidimensional resistance can exploit inherent weaknesses in the administration's overreach—buying time for electoral reversal or constitutional renewal. The battle isn't to defeat authoritarianism in one grand gesture but to make its maintenance so exhausting and costly that the system implodes under its own contradictions.

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- [11] Trump Justifies J6 Pardons With Misinformation - FactCheck.org https://www.factcheck.org/2025/01/trump-justifies-j6-pardons-with-misinformation/

- [12] Trump to shut down Voice of America, cites 'radical propaganda' https://san.com/cc/trump-to-shut-down-voice-of-america-cites-radical-propaganda/

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[lovelylotusf1]

chinhands. PLEASE tell me about symmetric encryption

Anon!! <3 I'd love to, but I'm gonna do it under a cut because this is a nerdy ramble that has nothing to do with the theme of this blog. I want to spare the people who solely come here for the vroom vroom men from this explanation. Also, I found out apparently in English it's "symmetric key encryption" and some of them are called ciphers??? but same difference.

Okay, so. You have a super secret message that you want nobody else to know about. Like, for example, "RPF is fine."

If you want to send your friend this message, it could get intercepted along the way, and you do not want to let anyone except that friend know that you are an rpf supporter. To achieve this, you have to encrypt your super secret message, send it to your friend, and they decrypt your message so they can read it. Anyone who intercepts that message will only be able to read gibberish.

A key forms the basis for this mechanism. With symmetric encryption, you use THE SAME key for encrypting the message & for decrypting the message. So, you need to give your friend information on what the key is. Only then can they decrypt your super secret message later on.

One of the first methods that got used is the Caesar Cipher, named after that Roman Guy, Julius Caesar, you might know from history or that one Shakespeare play.

The key in this case is moving the letters of the alphabet a certain number of times to encrypt something. Using the example from earlier, you and your friend love Lando Norris, so you decide to use the key 4 for your encryption. Every letter of your message then gets moved 4 letters further for encryption and your friend moves it 4 letters back to decrypt it.

So "RPF IS FINE" becomes "VTJ MW JMRI" (i hope i did it correctly lmao). But you see, that anyone reading this message wouldn't be able to know what it's about. At first glance.

Buuut, this method isn't exactly safe. There are only this many keys you can use. A clever person with enough time can just try ALL the keys and eventually find the one that works (called: brute-forcing), decrypt your super secret message, and find out about your avid love for rpf.

How do you prevent people from finding out the keys? Use more of them.

In comes Alberti, who got the genius idea of using DIFFERENT secret alphabets for encryption and also arrange them on a cool movable disk called the Formula if wikipedia is to be believed (the ... Formula 1 perhaps?)

Wooow, look at it! Isn't it nifty, as Russell George might probably say?

You have your normal alphabet on the inner ring and a secret alphabet on the outer one. If you move the outer ring, the letter now suddenly corresponds to another one and you've changed your key! The letter A might be a C in the first alphabet but a letter H in the second one. You can then tell your friend how often you change the key and by how much and they can decrypt is. This is much harder to crack, which is what we want.

A more famous one of those so called "polyalphabetic cyphers" (cause you assign each plaintext letter more than 1 substitute letter) is the Vigenère cipher. It was considered unbreakable for 300 years!!! That's quite some time.

It's kinda but not really like the Caesar cipher. Instead of a single number key, you have a whole KEYWORD or KEYPHRASE. And each letter of the word/phrase corresponds to how much you'll move the letter of your original message forward in the alphabet, with A =0, B = 1, C = 2, ...

Using our example from earlier: You also really like Oscar, so you and your friend decide to use OSCAR as the Keyword and you send them the message from earlier. "RPF IS FINE" then becomes "FHH IJ TAPE" and someone who reads it thinks that you might want tape? Sure?

The other part of the coin to encryption is asymmetric key encryption. Because sometimes you can't tell your friend your super secret key to encrypt your super secret message, so you need to find an algorithm that uses key1 to encrypt the message and ANOTHER, SECOND, DIFFERENT key to decrypt it. But this goes beyond the acceptable post length, probably.

This got ... quite long and I haven't even touched on The Enigma (sending encrypted messages during the war) or on how some symmetric key encryption is still used today, like in the last part of the protocol you use to be on this website! HTTPS!

I hope at least 1 person read this and goodnight <3

[pollywiltse]

I'm taking this class about TLS and all I can think about is how André and Tallmadge and everyone else who had to deal with communicating secretly during the Revolution would react to modern encryption.

"Wait, I don't have to do anything, it just happens in the background, and if it's set up properly no eavesdropper can understand it? Wait, you can set it up so even if someone gets the key in the future they can't decrypt it?"

Also, André: "I studied math in Genev- oo, not this math."

He could probably understand it though.

(Actually I think there are a lot of types of math that you can teach to some level in like middle school but are only introduced in college. I'm not sure if asymmetric encryption is one of them, but I think a lot of computer-related math is.)

[gratixtechnologies90]

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SSL Certificates are an essential part of running a website in the age of digital transformation. A secure website is an essential part of any organisation’s online presence. SSL Certificates are an essential part of running a website in the age of digital transformation. A secure website is an essential part of any organisation’s online presence. Users are becoming more aware of cyber threats and will only trust websites that take security seriously. SSL certificates are a trusted way to show users that your site is safe to use. In this article, we’ll explain what an SSL certificate is and why you need one for your business. We’ll also highlight the ten best SSL certificates for your business in 2022. What is an SSL Certificate? SSL stands for “Secure Sockets Layer” which is a standard for secure communication over a network. SSL certificates are digital certificates that use encryption to secure websites and web services. An SSL certificate ensures that sensitive information like usernames, passwords, and financial data are kept private during transmission. SSL certificates use a public key and a private key to encrypt data. The public key is used to encrypt data, and the private key is used to decrypt data. If a website has HTTPS instead of HTTP, it means the site uses an SSL certificate. Let’s Encrypt is a free and open certificate authority (CA) that issues SSL certificates for websites. If you have ever used a website that starts with “https”, you have used an SSL certificate. It's a lesser known fact that in 2015, SSL was actually retired from use, in favour of a new protocol: TLS. The different types of SSL Certificate. What is the difference between TLS and SSL Certificates? SSL and TLS are both cryptographic protocols that enable secure communication between two parties. The main difference between SSL and TLS is that SSL is a predecessor of TLS and is less secure than TLS. TLS uses asymmetric encryption to provide confidentiality protection and integrity protection to the communications. This means that each party has a public and private key pair, and all data transmitted is encrypted using the public key. Additionally, all data received is verified using the private key. SSL uses symmetric encryption to protect the confidentiality of a message being transmitted across a network. The message is encrypted using a single key that both the sending party and the receiving party possess. Such is the brand recognition of SSL though, they still continue to be referred to as SSL Certificates to this day. So that's what everybody still calls them. Why do you need an SSL certificate? Your users’ trust is vital to your website’s success. One of the best ways to build trust is to ensure that all data is encrypted when it is transmitted. SSL certificates do this by using a public key to encrypt the data. The data is decrypted using a private key that only your website has access to. When a visitor browses your website, they can be assured that their data is secure. SSL certificates also help with your SEO. Google has stated that websites with HTTPS will rank higher in search results. This is especially important for eCommerce sites since a higher SEO ranking means more sales. While SSL certificates are not a requirement for Google search results, they are recommended. The Top 10 TLS/SSL Certificate Providers The Top 10 SSL Certificate providers in 2022 are Symantec, Comodo, GoDaddy, Positive, DigiCert, Trust.​com, GlobalSign, RapidSSL, Let's Encrypt, and Thawte. While looking for the right SSL provider, you need to consider the reputation, cert terms, customer support, and price of the provider. These are the top-rated SSL providers based on their features. Comodo Comodo's SSL Certificates website offers a range of options depending on the size/scope of your project. Comodo provides a wide range of SSL certificate options to fit any business size or unique needs. The best prices for Wildcard, Multi-domain Domain Validation, Organizational Validation and Extended Validation SSL certificates.

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Let's Encrypt is a nonprofit Certificate Authority providing TLS/SSL certificates to 260 million websites. It's open-source, automated, and free, making it easy for anyone to secure their website. It's an easy alternative for websites that currently have paid certificates from a different provider. Let’s Encrypt works with many common hosting providers and CMSs, and it’s easy to set up. It’s a great option for both individuals and enterprises. Visit Let's Encrypt Thawte Thawte are a major player in the SSL market and have been a popular feature of many websites for the last 20 years. Having a secure online experience leads to higher conversion rates, as well as to customers creating an account and returning to the site. DigiCert's Thawte SSL certificates provide strong authentication and encryption, guaranteeing that your customers' data and transactions are safeguarded. Plus, they offer expert support, an industry-leading authentication process, and easy online management with DigiCert CertCentral platform. Visit Thawte Symantec Symantec were the Rolls Royce of SSL Certificates back in the day. Their products are still available through resellers. Symantec SSL Certificates have been taken over now but for years they were industry leaders. Their products are still available from resellers and are worth a look. With free daily malware scanning, vulnerability assessments, the highest encryption levels, and the Norton Secured Seal, you will invest directly in your customers' trust in the security and privacy of dealing with your business. It's a great way to boost conversion rates and keep visitors coming back repeatedly if you have the most trustworthy and well-known brands online aligned with your company. Top 10 in Summary These SSL providers are very active in the industry and continue to provide top-notch services to their clients. They have a proven track record and have been in the industry for quite some time now. The above-listed providers also have a solid reputation among their customers and have earned their trust. They are widely used by people all over the world. The top-notch SSL providers will continue to grow in popularity and are likely to stay at the top of the list for some time to come. Now that you know the best SSL providers, let’s dive into the guide to buying SSL certificates. Which is the best SSL certificate provider in 2022? Best For Beginners: Let's Encrypt Let’s Encrypt is a free, open certificate authority (CA). It issues SSL certificates for websites that use HTTPS. Let’s Encrypt is run by the Internet Security Research Group (ISRG), a California-based nonprofit. ISRG has been providing SSL certificates since 2016. Best for Growing Small Businesses: RapidSSL With a range of great value products, RapidSSL are the best option if you've outgrown the need of a free SSL and want a simple, low-cost option to provide a greater level of security for your website and your customers. Best all-rounder: Digicert Digicert offers more than just SSL Certificates, so if you have a requirement for document signing as well as running HTTPS on your website, they will give you the greatest flexibility from one simple control panel and are a reliable, trustworthy partner for your business. Best for Enterprise: Comodo Comodo really specialise in enterprise grade security products, this is where they excel. If you're running an enterprise-level operation and need to secure a lot of different domains, subdomains, intranets, extranets and so on, the Comodo offering has always represented great value. How to choose the best SSL Certificate for your website? When choosing an SSL certificate, there are many factors to consider. Such as price, ease of installation, and security level. Other important factors to keep in mind when purchasing an SSL certificate include - Trustworthy reputation - SSL certificates are digital certificates used to encrypt sensitive data like credit card information.

A CA issues these certificates and verifies that the information provided by your company is legitimate. An SSL certificate provider that is trustworthy will have verifiable identity, regular audits and compliance with industry standards. Conclusion When it comes to business, you can’t take any risks when it comes to security. Customers expect websites to be secure, so you need to make sure your site is protected. An SSL certificate is one of the easiest ways to boost your security. In this blog post, we’ve discussed what an SSL certificate is, why you need one for your business, and how to choose the best SSL certificate for your website. The landscape has changed a lot over the last 20 years, with the original big players being swallowed up by competition and new players offering free solutions entering the market and gobbling up most of the share of small business and one-man-bands that used to be the main-stay of the industry. If you're a solo or small team start-up, with a blog or a small marketing website, a free SSL certificate will cover most of your needs for basic HTTPS web space. When you progress into data captures and processing payments through an online store, you'll want to invest in a more robust solution. These suppliers represent the best deal in terms of trustworthiness, reliability and value and whichever one you choose, you can't really go wrong as long as what you buy covers you for what you're looking to do. This article was first published on AIO Spark: https://www.aiospark.com/the-10-best-tls-ssl-certificates-in-2022?utm_source=Tumblr&utm_medium=fs-share&utm_campaign=auto-social

[rendakuenthusiast]

Idly musing about post-quantum encryption algorithms. Suppose you had a system where there were public servers - effectively numbers stations - that constantly emitted a stream of random bytes (perhaps literally generated via radioactive decay), broadcast them publicly, and recorded them for a long period of time. Suppose also that any two parties that want to communicate negotiate a small shared secret out-of-band, say a 256-bit AES key. When Alice wants to send Bob an encrypted message, she records the current time from the numbers station, listens for bytes from the numbers station, and encrypts them with that shared secret. Alice then uses this new stream of random bytes as a one-time-pad and encrypts her message. When finished, she records the stop time and sends the encrypted message, start time, and stop time to Bob. Bob can use the start and stop times, his small shared secret, and the public records of the numbers station to reconstruct the stream of random bytes Alice used, and then XOR that against his received cyphertext to recover the plaintext. If there was a way to remove the initial small shared secret step, I think this sort of scheme would be a way that people could continue to do effective asymmetric cryptography even in a post-quantum world, albeit with the requirement that these numbers stations exist and keep records for a long period of time.

[pachelbelsheadcanon]

asymmetric gender encryption

it's literally all about having a primary public gender and a secondary personal gender

[eshare]

The Future of Data Security: Advanced Encryption Algorithms

Every time we share a file, store data encryprion in our cloud storage, or collaborate online, we fear exposing information to some unknown threats. With the ongoing data breaches in the digital landscape, securing data has become the call of the hour. 

Traditional encryption methods that used to be reliable are now struggling to keep pace with today’s threats. They weren’t designed to handle the rapid-fire attacks, massive data demands and other looming challenges. 

However, to stay ahead of the game, there are advanced encryption algorithms that are robust and future-ready. Protect sensitive data in this ever-evolving digital environment.

This blog will shed light on these advanced encryption algorithms and discuss how they can protect our information. 

What is Encryption?

At the very core of security, encryption is like locking your data into a digital safe. Only people with the key can open it. But the safes aren’t all built alike. In encryption, once you decide to secure the data, there are encryption methods, which are broadly categorized into two categories, namely – symmetric and asymmetric.

Symmetric encryption uses one key for both encryption and decryption, and in such a manner that it’s fast enough to encrypt large amounts of data, internal file storage, or a backup system. The difficulty, though, is in safely transmitting the key. If someone intercepts it, your data is at risk.

Used Algorithms include – the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), the older Data Encryption Standard (DES), and its successor, the Triple DES (3DES) algorithm.

Asymmetric encryption operates using a pair of keys one public for encrypting the data and a corresponding private key used to decrypt it.

This encryption is slower compared to symmetric encryption but provides a safer way of exchanging information that does not involve sharing sensitive keys. WhatsApp, online transactions, and digital signatures are some examples of how this type of Advanced Encryption Standard is used. 

Used Algorithms – RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman), Diffie-Hellman. 

Common Algorithms for Encryption

Choosing the correct encryption algorithm is no longer a technical decision; it’s now a matter of safety. Let us now look at some of the most extensively implemented encryption mechanisms that are building blocks today in data security.

1. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)         

The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is one of the most trusted symmetric block cipher methods used to secure data. It encrypts information in fixed blocks of 128 bits and supports key lengths of 128, 192, or 256 bits. Among these, AES-256 is recognized for its enhanced security and is officially approved by U.S. government agencies for protecting classified information.

Fast and highly safe, this is the best choice for either hardware or software implementations. Whatever the case, securing data in the cloud or even for internal systems, AES will always prove to be the most convenient, scalable, and reliable solution so governments, banks, and security-conscious corporations use it.

2. Triple DES (3DES)

Triple DES was made to improve the original DES (Data Encryption Standard), which was becoming vulnerable due to its limited key size. 3DES increases data security by using DES three times on a single block. While it was a reliable encryption algorithm at its time, it’s now considered obsolete and is being pushed aside by newer-generation algorithms like AES. Nevertheless, it is good to know that many legacy systems still use that.

3. RSA (Rivest–Shamir–Adleman)

The RSA algorithm was among the first widely used asymmetric encryption techniques. It generates two keys, one private and one public. For transferring safe data across open networks like the Internet, this makes it ideal. Emails, SSL certificates, and digital signatures are all encrypted using RSA. It is, however, slower than symmetric methods and thus cannot be used in encrypting enormous volumes of data.

What makes an algorithm advanced?

For an algorithm to be considered advanced, it must be resistant to contemporary attack methods such as cryptographic analysis and side-channel attacks. It should also be scalable. Most importantly, it needs to be future-proof or at least adaptable to the fast-changing landscape of cybersecurity. 

In this case, the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a prime example, particularly the variant of AES-256. This version involves 14 rounds of encryption, where the data undergoes a series of shifts, substitutions, mixing, and key additions that make it quite impossible to decode without the exact key. 

Preparing for the Future: Securing Data with Advanced Encryption Algorithms

The repercussions of inadequate data security can be severe, affecting everything from customer trust to regulatory compliance. That’s why innovative organizations are investing in advanced encryption algorithms now to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. 

Platforms like eShare.ai are leading the charge in this transformation. By adopting cutting-edge encryption standards 

and facilitating secure file collaboration, this platform makes sure that sensitive information remains safe, whether it’s being stored, shared, or accessed by different teams. That’s because the future of data security isn’t just about stronger defenses; it’s about smarter, scalable, and proactive measures. 

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10 Essential Navy Current Affairs for 2025 Every Defense Analyst Must Know

In 2025, naval strategy and maritime security are experiencing a paradigm shift driven by emerging technologies, regional rivalries, and evolving alliances. With oceans becoming contested zones for both trade and strategic influence, navies worldwide are revamping their tactics and capabilities. Here are the 10 essential navy current affairs for 2025 that defense experts, policymakers, and maritime enthusiasts should closely monitor.

1. AUKUS Alliance Expands Submarine Capabilities

The trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (AUKUS) continues to shape the Indo-Pacific naval landscape. In 2025, the alliance confirmed the deployment of next-gen nuclear-powered submarines, strengthening underwater deterrence and enhancing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) coordination across the region.

2. India Commissions INS Vishal – A Next-Gen Aircraft Carrier

India’s maritime ambitions took a leap forward with the commissioning of INS Vishal, its most advanced aircraft carrier yet. With improved catapult systems and a larger flight deck, INS Vishal strengthens India’s blue-water capabilities and marks a strategic shift in power projection across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

3. U.S. Navy Implements AI in Fleet Command Systems

The U.S. Navy has integrated artificial intelligence into its command and control frameworks, enhancing decision-making speed, logistics automation, and operational efficiency. Dubbed “Project Trident,” this initiative is expected to drastically improve fleet coordination and reduce human error in high-stress combat environments.

4. South China Sea Naval Tensions Intensify

Tensions in the South China Sea reached a new high as multiple naval standoffs occurred between Chinese, Filipino, and U.S. vessels. This strategic choke point remains a flashpoint for freedom of navigation operations (FONOPs), with rising calls for an international framework to manage maritime conduct in contested waters.

5. Russia’s Arctic Naval Build-Up Gains Traction

Russia has ramped up its Arctic naval operations, deploying new icebreakers and Arctic-adapted submarines. The Northern Sea Route (NSR) is being developed for commercial and military use, turning the Arctic into a central axis of future maritime strategy and energy logistics.

6. Green Navies: Eco-Friendly Ships Enter Service

Sustainability has entered naval doctrine. Navies in Europe and Japan are commissioning vessels powered by hybrid engines and green fuels, aiming to reduce carbon emissions without compromising operational strength. The “Green Fleet 2025” initiative is being closely watched for its long-term environmental and strategic impact.

7. Drone Swarm Warfare in Naval Exercises

Unmanned naval warfare is no longer theoretical. The Royal Navy and U.S. Navy conducted joint exercises deploying drone swarms capable of ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) and even offensive capabilities. These AI-powered drone fleets are expected to redefine sea control and denial tactics in asymmetric conflicts.

8. Naval Cybersecurity Breaches Under Scrutiny

Several NATO member navies reported cyber intrusions targeting classified fleet operations. In response, maritime cybersecurity has become a top-tier concern, with increased investment in quantum-resistant encryption and real-time threat detection systems across all major fleets.

9. Japan Expands Maritime Self-Defense Forces

Japan’s reinterpretation of its post-war constitution has led to increased naval expenditure and regional patrols. With new Aegis-equipped destroyers and a growing submarine fleet, Japan is actively reinforcing its maritime presence in East Asia, particularly around the Senkaku Islands.

10. UN Naval Coalition Formed to Protect Global Shipping Lanes

Rising piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and the Red Sea prompted the United Nations to authorize a multi-national naval coalition aimed at safeguarding commercial shipping. Dubbed “Operation Ocean Shield 2.0,” this collaborative task force includes over 20 countries and represents a significant step toward global maritime governance.

Conclusion: A Sea of Change in 2025

From regional flashpoints to technological innovations, navy current affairs 2025 illustrate a world in flux. Traditional blue-water doctrines are giving way to dynamic, tech-driven strategies. The seas are no longer just about deterrence and power projection—they’re about agility, sustainability, and cybersecurity.

Understanding these 10 key developments is essential not only for naval analysts but for anyone invested in the future of global security. As Theveza continues to monitor these evolving affairs, one thing is clear: in 2025, maritime supremacy hinges on both firepower and foresight.