# Truecrypt on The No Agenda Show

Truecrypt comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2013 to February 2015.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** November 2013 – February 2015
- **Related topics:** [Encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [Backdoors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backdoors.md), [Calculus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/calculus.md), [Compaq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compaq.md), [Gchq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gchq.md), [Nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [Rsa Conference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rsa-conference.md), [Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Mathematics of Encryption, Elliptic Curve and Vulnerabilities

- **Episode:** [696: The Key Key Thing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/696-the-key-key-thing.md)
- **Published:** 2015-02-15
- **Time:** 35:29–38:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/696-the-key-key-thing/chapter/mathematics-of-encryption-elliptic-curve-and-vulnerabilities.md

A technical aside explores the mathematical basis of encryption, specifically the use of elliptic curves and calculus. The theory is presented that encryption protocols may be compromised at the fundamental mathematical level rather than through software backdoors.

Keywords: [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), elliptic curve, [calculus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/calculus.md), [truecrypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truecrypt.md), drivecrypt, gnu privacy guard

### TrueCrypt Shutdown, Hardware Keyloggers

- **Episode:** [621: Gun Extremists](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/621-gun-extremists.md)
- **Published:** 2014-05-30
- **Time:** 1:08:43–1:12:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/621-gun-extremists/chapter/truecrypt-shutdown-hardware-keyloggers.md

The popular encryption software TrueCrypt has abruptly shut down, warning users that the system is no longer secure and may contain unfixed security issues. This development follows historical concerns about encryption standards and government interference. Related security discussions highlight the vulnerability of hardware, including reports of GCHQ destroying keyboards and the existence of specialized "plug compatible" keyboards with built-in keyloggers.

Keywords: [truecrypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truecrypt.md), [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [gchq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gchq.md), [compaq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compaq.md), [security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security.md)

### Encryption Backdoors and TrueCrypt Security

- **Episode:** [566: Bots & Girls!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/566-bots-girls.md)
- **Published:** 2013-11-17
- **Time:** 29:57–31:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/566-bots-girls/chapter/encryption-backdoors-and-truecrypt-security.md

Speculation arises regarding potential government backdoors in popular encryption software like TrueCrypt and its predecessor DriveCrypt. Claims are made that the NSA discouraged certain Swiss-developed encryption schemes, leading to their disappearance from commercial products.

Keywords: [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [truecrypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truecrypt.md), drivecrypt, [rsa conference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rsa-conference.md), [backdoors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backdoors.md)

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