Decoding Encrypted Internet Messages Talk about co-dependent! You think your on-line purchase or medical records are safe? You better hope the math was right that assembled the computer chip.

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Decoding Encrypted Internet Messages

November 24, 20078:00 AM ET

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Talk about co-dependent! You think your on-line purchase or medical records are safe? You better hope the math was right that assembled the computer chip.

Weekend Edition's Math Guy explains to Scott Simon.