"Even if we hypothesized the existence of some magic computer that could test a trillion trillion key trials per second (very unlikely!), and even if we could place a trillion trillion such computers somewhere throughout the universe (even more unlikely!), and even if we were willing to wait a trillion trillion years (not a chance!), then the probability that we would discover the correct key would be negligible (about (1/2)^1340, which is unimaginably small)."
Category / Keywords: secret-key cryptography / cryptanalysis stream ciphers secret-key cryptography cryptographic protocols Date: received 9 Oct 2003, last revised 9 Oct 2003 Contact author: brisson at lightspeed ca Available format(s): PDF | BibTeX Citation Note: This is a security evaluation of a new generation stream cipher called Whitenoise. This technology has some unique features and strengths. To date there have been no systemic problems with this technology at all. Version: 20031010:161146 (All versions of this report) Short URL: ia.cr/2003/218 Discussion forum: Show discussion | Start new discussion