Subj : Re: Anyone using PGP/GPG in here?
To   : StackFault
From : Vk3jed
Date : Sun Nov 11 2018 08:34 am

-=> On 11-10-18 16:13, StackFault wrote to Vk3jed <=-

 St> I have not dug this one very far but depending on the algo used to
 St> password protect the archive, it might not be too bad in transit. The
 St> issue is at rest. But again, if privacy is a real issue, use another
 St> layer.

Yes, you could slip password protection into the archiver command, though not
sure how that can be done on a per link basis.

 St> Well, I don't know enough about QC, but we will certainly see some
 St> issues with the value of all crypto-currencies...

 St> Time will tell I guess...

The big issue with quantum computing is the ability to solve many equations in
parallel, which would render all current ciphers vulnerable to brute force
attacks.  But quantum computing is likely to give us new and vastly more
powerful encryption.  Quantum key distribution, which is immune to key
interception has also been demonstrated in test environments, I believe. 
Attempting to intercept a key in transit on a quantum channel will resunt in 2
things.  Firstly, the intercepter will NOT get a copy of the key, and secondly,
the legitimate recipient will immediately know someone's tampered with the
channel.

 St> I always found interesting the fact they used old VIC-20 in John Wick
 St> 2, pretty hard to hack into and since most don't even know how to load
 St> a software on it and finding a drive that can read these floppies
 St> nowadays...

Yeah that seems a bit far fetched, and how well can it run modern crypto
algorithms anyway? 


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