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RSA with multiple primes

34 · John Cook · Oct. 7, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Math Cryptography Number theory RSA Encryption Multiple primes Cryptography mathematics
Summary
This blog post discusses the possibility of using multiple primes in RSA encryption, expanding on the traditional method of using only two primes. It briefly touches on the calculation of φ(n) or λ(n) to maintain encryption and decryption processes, hinting at deeper methods but not going into extensive detail.
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