Startups
Colossus was the name of a series of computers developed by British codebreakers in 1943-1945 to help in the cryptanalysis of the Lorenz cipher. This is a fully functional virtual online version based on the original version by Tony Sale.
Mentions in press and media 2
| Date | Title | Description |
| Sign up to see | Sign up to see | Sign up to see |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 80 years later, GCHQ releases new images of Nazi code-breaking computer | Enlarge GCHQ | Benj Edwards reader comments 76 On Thursday, UK's Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) announced the release of previously unseen images and documents related to Colossus, one of the first digital computers. The rele... |
Reviews 0
FAQ about Virtual Colossus
What has the press written about Virtual Colossus?
Parsers VC has collected 2 articles mentioning Virtual Colossus, among them “80 years later, GCHQ releases new images of Nazi code-breaking computer” (Jan 18, 2024).
Is Virtual Colossus still active?
Yes, Virtual Colossus is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 1, 2026.