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Subject: Re:  using encrypt(3C) to encrypt/decrypt data
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Date: Thu, 12-Jan-84 16:05:40 EST
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Posted: Thu Jan 12 16:05:40 1984
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From:      Doug Gwyn (VLD/VMB) <gwyn@brl-vld>

The Enigma multi-rotor cipher machine was broken by Allied cryptanalysts.
The one-rotor version of crypt(1) is far too vulnerable to entrust
critical data to.

The modified DES of crypt(3C) is considerably safer, but even it is
theoretically inadequate for the encryption of a large amount of data.
No one should rely on ANY of the standard UNIX encryption software to
protect life or property.