First completely covert communication system

["Rob, grandpa of Ryan, Trevor, Devon & Hannah" <rmslade () shaw ca>]

Rejoice!  "It’s possible in the not too distant future no one will be able to spy on a 
message secured with these advanced methods no matter how long they hammer at 
it."

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/182142-scientists-develop-first-completely-
covert-communication-system-with-lasers

However:

"This code would have to be shared with the intended recipient ahead of time, 
which is perhaps the most notable flaw with the whole scheme."

So, that's kind of like symmetric encryption, then.  Or a one-time pad system ...

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