The Weekly Permutation’s focus shifts from happenings in the cryptographic community, to general computer security, to the politics that affect it all.

Cryptographic coverage includes everything from the latest cryptanalysis of block ciphers and hash functions to the use of cryptography in a malicious context, such as cryptoviral information extortion.

In regards to general computer security and the politics surrounding it varied topics, ranging from the legal ramifications of full disclosure to just plain rotten security decisions and products.