Moxie Marlinspike Flashcards
Who is Moxie Marlinspike?
Moxie Marlinspike, born Matthew Rosenfeld, is a cryptographer and privacy advocate known for creating the Signal Protocol and the Signal app.
What is Moxie Marlinspike’s most significant contribution?
His most significant contribution is the creation of the Signal Protocol and the Signal encrypted messaging app.
What is the Signal Protocol used for?
The Signal Protocol provides end-to-end encryption for text messages, voice, and video calls.
Which apps use the Signal Protocol?
Signal, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Skype use the Signal Protocol.
Where did Moxie Marlinspike grow up?
Moxie Marlinspike grew up in Georgia, USA.
What pseudonym does Matthew Rosenfeld use?
He uses the pseudonym Moxie Marlinspike.
What was the historical context that influenced Moxie Marlinspike’s work?
His work was influenced by the rise of government surveillance post-9/11 and concerns about digital privacy.
Which company did Moxie Marlinspike co-found that focused on mobile security?
He co-founded Whisper Systems, a company that focused on mobile security.
What happened to Whisper Systems?
Whisper Systems was acquired by Twitter.
What is SSLstrip?
SSLstrip is a tool developed by Moxie Marlinspike to test internet security systems.
Why did Moxie Marlinspike leave Twitter?
He left Twitter due to disagreements over privacy practices.
How has Moxie Marlinspike’s work influenced society?
His work made encryption accessible to everyday users, sparking a global conversation about privacy and digital security.
Why is Moxie Marlinspike considered a champion of digital privacy?
He developed tools like Signal to protect user privacy and prevent government surveillance.
What was a major criticism of the Signal Protocol?
Law enforcement and governments criticized it, claiming it could be used by criminals to evade detection.
What is one interesting fact about Moxie Marlinspike’s lifestyle?
He lived on a boat for several years and is also a sailor.
