Re: OT: How easy is it to break GnuPG if you have the Private Key?
On Sun, Jun 13, 2004 at 10:08:28AM -0500, Alex Malinovich wrote:
> other private key. Then as soon as you've read it on your PocketPC,
> delete it and store a copy at home. Any time you encrypt something
The goal is to keep some semi-sensitive data (account #s with the power
company, cable company, and such, and not-super-important online
username/pin combos for various online services). Not my bank pin or
credit card #s, but semi-dangerous to an identity thief.
> itself, nothing will ever give you FULL protection.
>
> The other option, is to use just about ANY type of removable
> storage. Can you use any sort of memory cards/sticks with the device?
The problem is only supports SD memory, so I can't use a USB keychain.
I could buy a spare 32MB SD card for $15, but they aren't rugged like
USB keychains, you have to keep them in Jewel Boxes. I wonder if it
would survive in my wallet.
They make Bluetooth USB keychains I think. I could keep the private key
encrypted by a second key which is stored on the PocketPC, and I guess
securely delete the Private Key when I'm done with it. Odds are I won't
lose both the same person....
I'd be comfortable with some kind of steganography for this only
semi-dangerous data. Oh well, I'll keep looking.
Thanks for a lengthy reply.
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