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