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This makes me wonder how one would even prove that something were encrypted. Do encrypted files/data universally follow any sort of pattern? If not, then how w
by epicide 5y ago
This makes me wonder how one would even prove that something were encrypted.
Do encrypted files/data universally follow any sort of pattern? If not, then how would they be discernible from transmitting random bits? Will that be illegal, too?
Note that I'm not talking about any specific existing encryption algorithms or protocols. I am positing that someone could devise a new one that outputs data that is indistinguishable from noise (without breaking the cipher/keys).
- anonporridge 5y agoYou could encode encrypted data in cat pictures and post them on Instagram. It's likely completely impossible to actually ban encryption in a world overwhelmed with information flow. Therefore, an encryption ban will only effect law abiding citizens and will give criminals a massively asymmetric weapon of power and influence.