r/crypto

NIST STS questions and use with encrypted data

**Hello cryptos.** I'm testing output of an encryption algorithm and would like to know if a test collection of STS results of a very high quantity will be meaningful. My test plan that I'm running right now... 1. Creation of …

Reviewing the Cryptography Used by Signal

Is magic wormhole safe?

I have a silly question about PAKE protocols often lauded here. Magic wormhole uses SPAKE2 algorithm. The passphrase has 16 bits entropy, from which a secure key is derived. The file is available for download for 24 hours in the …

Getting into a PhD program without publications and as an avid CTF player

I am a recent Computer Science and Engineering graduate with a somewhat decent CGPA, looking into PhD opportunities in the US. My main concern is my lack of publications - my only research experience comes from my undergrad thesis, which …

Deterministic signatures are not your friends - security flaws due to faults

Wyden Releases Draft Bill to Secure Americans’ Communications Against Foreign Surveillance Demands - context: UK technical capability notice to Apple

Interested in security audits of cryptography? Consider joining the OSTIF meetup about Nym's recent audit entitled "Unmasking Cryptographic Risks: A Deep Dive into the Nym Audit” w/ Nadim Kobeissi

cr.yp.to: 2025.01.18: As expensive as a plane flight

Introducing Privacy Pass authentication for Kagi Search | Kagi Blog

IACRBias — Addressing Political & Racial Bias in the IACR Board of Directors