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Re: Netscape and 40 bit encryption



> The current best DES-cracker designs cost about $1M for a 4-hour crack,
> which is about $100/crack if you can keep it busy for 5 years of amortization.

Keep in mind that we already know what the clear-text is for the first
word - this makes it MUCH easier.

c


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