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[[File:Clipper chip.jpg|200px|text-top|A Clipper Chip]] | [[File:Clipper chip.jpg|200px|text-top|A Clipper Chip]] | ||
The Clipper Chip is a small Chipset, that was developed by the NSA (National Security Agency) and advertised by the U.S. Government, in the early 90´s. | The Clipper Chip is a small Chipset, that was developed by the NSA (National Security Agency) and advertised by the U.S. Government, in the early 90´s. | ||
The idea was, that the Chipset would be integrated in Communication devices like telephones or personal computers and to securely encrypt their Communication, while leaving a backdoor for the U.S. Government. | The idea was, that the Chipset would be integrated in Communication devices like telephones or personal computers and to securely encrypt their Communication, while leaving a backdoor for the U.S. Government. | ||
Revision as of 17:41, 19 December 2020
Clipper chip
Summary
This document shows an overview about the Clipper Chip programm, that was started by the U.S. Governtment in the early 90´s.
Description
The Clipper Chip is a small Chipset, that was developed by the NSA (National Security Agency) and advertised by the U.S. Government, in the early 90´s. The idea was, that the Chipset would be integrated in Communication devices like telephones or personal computers and to securely encrypt their Communication, while leaving a backdoor for the U.S. Government.