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Military Cryptanalytics, Part III

Schneier on Security

The cover page says that the initial FOIA request was made in July 2012: eight and a half years ago. Presumably, volumes IV, V, and VI are still hidden inside the classified libraries of the NSA. If there is any lesson for today, it’s that modern cryptanalysis is possible primarily because people make mistakes.

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CSRB Report on Microsoft

Adam Shostack

Storm-0558 was able to succeed because of a cascade of security failures at Microsoft. Recommendation 17: The Board believes that incorporating all known vulnerabilities across the entire technology stack in CVEs comprehensive repository would be a public benefit for industry and government customers, as well as security researchers.

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