Tag Archives: The Enigma Machine

A History of Hacking – And how hacking got America into WW1

Posted on January 16, 2017 by

Going by the furore in the media at the moment, one would be forgiven for thinking that the world is ending because of the likelihood that Russia has hacked into American computer systems.    The truth is, this sort of … Continue reading →

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The tragic genius of Alan Turing and The Imitation Game

Posted on October 25, 2014 by

If you’re not familiar with the name Alan Turing, the chances are that you soon will be with the release of the new film, The Imitation Game, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the starring role.   Alan Turing holds a unique … Continue reading →

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