[Ti] Compromising Keychains?

David Remahl david at ittpoi.com
Sat Mar 1 11:32:34 PST 2003


It is believed that a 1K RSA key will keep even the super computers out 
for at least a few decades, given that the encryption method itself 
isn't broken (or someone knows a backdoor). Usually the password or 
passphrase is the weak link.

/ Rgds, David

On Saturday, March 1, 2003, at 06:22 PM, b wrote:

> According to Robert Nicholson:
>
>> So, if I keep sensative information in separate Keychains how easily 
>> can that information be compromised.
>>
>> Is it proven that encrypted DMGs are the best way to here?
>
> The only thing you need to know about encryption is that nothing is 
> unbreakable. it is all relative to how badly someone wants access, and 
> what resources they're willing to devote to the task. Granted, using 
> 4MB, or higher 'keys' will keep nearly anyone out, still, in the end, 
> it's all relative.
>
> ~flipper



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