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[macawfish]

maybe that's cause the NSA has secret algorithms to factor large numbers with quantum computers 0_0

:p

[informatimago → macawfish]

I would think so too.

But it should also be noted they have the mandate to protect thru encryption and system security the data and secrets of the US government.

On the other hand, the job of the FBI is to catch (some) criminals; they don't care much about anything else.