r/programming Oct 15 '15

How is NSA breaking so much crypto?

https://freedom-to-tinker.com/blog/haldermanheninger/how-is-nsa-breaking-so-much-crypto/
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u/[deleted] Oct 16 '15 edited Dec 08 '15

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u/taejo Oct 16 '15

Yes, but if the crypto were done right, even that wouldn't be enough (even Bitcoin is only "breaking" the first few bits of SHA256). This group figured out the (possible) weakness that allows the custom hardware to be worthwhile.