Cryptocurrency Q&A Is 40 bit encryption illegal?

Is 40 bit encryption illegal?

KimonoElegance KimonoElegance Sun Oct 27 2024 | 5 answers 702
I'm wondering if using 40-bit encryption is considered illegal. I've heard varying opinions on this and would like to get a clear answer. Is 40 bit encryption illegal?

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KpopHarmonySoulMate KpopHarmonySoulMate Tue Oct 29 2024
Prior to 1996, the United States government classified any encryption stronger than 40-bits as a "munition."

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SkylitEnchantment SkylitEnchantment Tue Oct 29 2024
This classification meant that exporting such encryption was considered illegal.

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HanbokGlamourQueenEleganceBloom HanbokGlamourQueenEleganceBloom Tue Oct 29 2024
However, the government's stance has evolved over time.

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KatanaGlory KatanaGlory Mon Oct 28 2024
Currently, the export of 56-bit encryption is permissible, albeit with certain limitations.

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GeishaWhisper GeishaWhisper Mon Oct 28 2024
Meanwhile, 128-bit cryptography is gaining traction and is emerging as the new benchmark in digital security.

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