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Re:WWII Bombe operator Ruth Bourne: I'd never heard of Enigm... by tialaramex on Wednesday September 26, 2018 @03:18AM (#18073495)
A modern introduction would explain AEAD, elliptic curve algorithms and the need for/ implementation of PFS.

In terms of specifics like PGP it would today make more sense to describe Signal which you can relate to an ordinary user by telling them that's how WhatsApp works.

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