The recent inquiries suggest a possible loss of public key cryptography, a technology essential for secure digital communications and transactions. This technology's widespread adoption highlights its importance in modern cybersecurity, and its potential loss could have far-reaching implications for online safety and security.
I’ve had a few people write to ask me to follow up on a (reply!) tweet I wrote that’s gotten a lot of retweets. I considered deleting it just to avoid the headache, but I think that would make people more paranoid. So let me share my thoughts.
Replying to @kmad and @matthew_pines
I think we might lose public key cryptography.
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