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To: numberonepal

re: encrypted accounts
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My sense is that “encrypted” often refers to communications (such as Proton mail) rather than bank accounts, although any data can be encrypted.

Article below says “encrypted platforms” that “Crooks used on his cellphone”, so I still think it is encrypted email —

<<>> Trump shooter searched for rally site photos, used encrypted platforms, sources say

“briefers [Secret Service and FBI, including Cheatle and Wray] told lawmakers they are still attempting to access three foreign encrypted platforms that Crooks used on his cellphone, multiple sources told CBS News. Sources said officials told lawmakers that the encrypted sites are presenting challenges to investigators and could take time to decrypt.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/trump-shooter-searched-for-rally-site-photos-used-encrypted-platforms-sources-say/ar-BB1qfdwf


2,064 posted on 07/19/2024 2:53:54 PM PDT by deks (Deo duce, ferro comitante · God for guide, sword for companion)
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To: deks; numberonepal
The amount of time it takes to crack the encryption will depend entirely on the resources NSA is told to apply to the effort.

SpyNavy

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LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

2,157 posted on 07/19/2024 10:01:25 PM PDT by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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