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		MagicWishMonkey on Dec 3, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Wire – Modern Communications Network Why do you say they didn't care to use a preexisting algorithm? They claim to be using industry standard encryption, that means they are using existing algorithms that have been vetted and proven to be safe (if properly implemented).

blueskin_ on Dec 3, 2014 [–]

Again, see Adobe. They might have theoretically bullshitted 3DES as being 'industry standard', even if a very old standard.

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