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"His father designed the data encryption algorithm. “My dad's a genius,” said Eap. “It had the highest level of encryption available.” Not only did Sky ECC pr
by worldvoyageur 2y ago
"His father designed the data encryption algorithm.
“My dad's a genius,” said Eap. “It had the highest level of encryption available.”
Not only did Sky ECC provide end-to-end encryption, like Whatsapp or Signal, but unlike those free apps, it also redirected the data on its own secure network.
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This was the basis for users to think the system was secure? Seriously!?!
I'm reminded of the saying 'don't roll your own crypto'. Obviously the authorities were able to crack the crypto, probably at multiple points.
- loup-vaillant 2y ago> This was the basis for users to think the system was secure? Seriously!?! Charisma and similar flavours of "trust me bro" works more than reasonable people would anticipate. See every pseudo science and conspiracy theory ever. Cryptography is no exception.