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Message-ID: <200404072051.31591.fulldisc@ultratux.org> From: fulldisc at ultratux.org (Maarten) Subject: Wiretap or Magic Lantern? (on PGP) On Wednesday 07 April 2004 18:15, Feher Tamas wrote: > >>The terrorsts are not stupid, they use strong encryption > >>and there is some proof that PGP repels USA. > > > >Please disclose this proof. > > http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,110841,00.asp Okay look, I'm not saying they can crack it, and I'm not saying they can't... But if you were wearing a tin-foil hat, you might seriously want to ask yourself these two basic questions: * If the italians cracked the encryption, would they publicize that ? * If the NSA could crack it, would they tell any foreign government ? The right answer, IMHO, to both questions would be: NO. > PGP Encryption Proves Powerful > by Philip Willan, IDG News, 26 May 2003 Them having crypto technology that is 'uncrackable' is good. You having cracked that without them being aware is priceless. (see also: WWII, Enigma) See my point ? Maarten -- Linux: Because rebooting is for adding hardware.
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