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=== Level of safety ===
 
=== Level of safety ===
* The encrypted message/file is considered save
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* The encrypted message/file is considered safe
 
** if your private key isn't compromised (duh)
 
** if your private key isn't compromised (duh)
 
** and given that your key is strong enough
 
** and given that your key is strong enough

Revision as of 21:57, 18 September 2013

Start using PGP

Why do you need PGP? - by Phil Zimmerman (dutch version)

PGP section in cryptoparty handbook - Chapter 6 Email Encryption

Clients

  • Thunderbird with enigmail - graphical use interface, easy to use
  • GPG command line client - easy to use if you prefer commandline stuff
  • Kleopatra - slowwwww, deinstalled it
  • ...

Level of safety

  • The encrypted message/file is considered safe
    • if your private key isn't compromised (duh)
    • and given that your key is strong enough
  • PGP is not anonymous
    • Sender and receiver IDs are known. Including names if the keys are uploaded to key servers
  • Signing keys of your friends
    • Pro: build a web of trust
    • Con: everyone can see your network