Reblogged by nadim@symbolic.software ("Nadim Kobeissi"):
llorenzin@infosec.exchange ("Lisa Lorenzin (she/her)") wrote:
Daaaaamn. @djb just *eviscerated* the NIST selection process for the new generation of post-quantum crypto algorithms… I am the farthest thing from a cryptographer, but even I can see that this is a hot mess.
From my time in infosec, I have a deep respect for the dedicated technologists at NIST and the work they do. This is disappointing and, frankly, painful to see. I hope someone there steps up to address the issues he's brought to light here!