Researchers find deliberate backdoor in police radio encryption algorithm | Vendors knew all about it, but most customers were clueless.::Vendors knew all about it, but most customers were clueless.

  • smegger@aussie.zone
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    1 year ago

    Interesting. I wonder if this was due to a request from certain agencies for anything exported.

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      1 year ago

      Bingo. All of these technologies are controlled by ITAR.

      I have zero doubt this was for clandestine use internationally and it was almost inevitable. Outside of a back-door there is no way you’re getting access to properly encrypted net with some of the higher end technologies.

      • Mossy Feathers (They/Them)@pawb.social
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        1 year ago

        Ah, yes. European radios made by European manufacturers to specifications created by a European agency primarily intended for use in Europe are, in fact, actually being controlled by the US. Am I understanding that correctly?

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        1 year ago

        For sure. There are plenty of historical prevents for this exact situation. Makes you wonder why anyone would trust exported “secure” technology from America

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          1 year ago

          Ah, I see you’re having trouble finding the article. No worries, the link is right up there at the top of the page! I know you’d never intentionally comment before reading the article unless you were struggling to find it; only a redditor would comment without knowing what was being discussed.