Re: Crypto AG - Secret GAK Partner ?

[Black Unicorn <unicorn@schloss.li>]

On Thu, 10 Oct 1996, pclow wrote:

> Hi fellow flamers, cuss'ers, ect..
> 
> Some one recently gave me a copy of an article in Der Spiegel
> (unfortunately in german!) stating that Crypto AG of Switzerland
> had passed the keys to the German Govt without informing the
> customer.
> 
> Can someone confirm, elaborate, dispute...... please.... :)

I can confirm the rumors, that is that the rumors are circulating.
I saw the Spiegel article.  I believe it.
Crypto AG is known for its government (ahem) sympathies.

Stay away from Switzerland.  All sorts of nasties in there.

> 
> Thanks.
> 

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