🎬 When Code Became a Weapon
It's easy to take strong encryption for granted, but that hasn't always been the case. This week we're diving into the "Crypto Wars," covering historical attempts by the US government to restrict strong encryption being exported internationally.
https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/05/08/when-code-became-a-weapon/
Let us know what you think of this style of video! We're trying something different, and this is the first in a planned series lined up 😄
#Privacy #PGP #Encryption #NSA #OpenPGP #CryptoWars #PrivacyGuides #Video
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