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Data Encryption Isn't So Secure, After All

Researchers find easy method to steal protected information

By Laila Weir, Newser User

Posted Feb 22, 2008 1:29 PM CST

(Newser) – Accessing encrypted data can be as simple as chilling a computer memory chip, according to a Princeton research group. The researchers were able to break through encryption in Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems, reports the New York Times, calling into question the security methods... Read full story »

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