Your Cryptography Conspiracy Theory Is Wrong
Summary
The article critically examines popular cryptography conspiracy theories about the NSA and cryptographic standards, providing historical context for DES, the Clipper Chip, Dual_EC_DRBG, and Snowden disclosures. It argues that many conspiracy claims are not grounded in technical realities and emphasizes understanding incentives and credible sources. It also covers post-quantum cryptography debates and the process of standardization with a call for careful, evidence-based analysis.