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| ProtectStar to Launch the FollyCrack Crackers’ Competition Independent international IT and communications security specialist ProtectStar has given Christmas crackers new meaning in its new winter competition – FollyCrack – aimed at encryption enthusiasts. The aim of the FollyCrack competition is to crack the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm in a new version developed by ProtectStar Research, or ProtectStar AES for short. ProtectStar has put up USD 5,000 in prize money for the successful cracker. The competition is aimed at young experts at mathematics and encryption. FollyCrack is part of the ProtectStar young talent promotion programme, targeting young people aged sixteen to twenty-five. Please refer to this page for more details on the FollyCrack winter competition. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Networking News :: home page |