Ritter's Crypto Glossary and Dictionary of Technical Cryptography Technical Cryptographic Terms Explained Laugh at deceptive claims! Learn why cryptography cannot be guaranteed! See Cryptography's Hall of Shame!: Crypto Controversies A Ciphers By Ritter Page Terry Ritter 2007 August 16 Copyright 1995 to 2007 Terry Ritter. All Rights Reserved. For a basic introduction to cryptography, see "Learning About Cryptography" @: http://www.ciphersbyritter.com/LEARNING.HTM. Please feel free to send comments and suggestions for improvement to:
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