2024-04-02 17:05:15 UTC

Recently declassified NSA newsletters have revealed the existence of the KRYPTOS Society Newsletter, titled "Tales of the Krypt," dating back to 1994. The newsletters, spanning from 1994 to 2003 and totaling 800 pages, contain numerous redactions. One section includes a review of Bruce Schneier's book "Applied Cryptography" from 1994, which praises the data security expert for simplifying cryptography for the general public. The book has gained popularity among internet users and academic researchers for its comprehensive coverage of the topic.