They wouldn't need the keys if they had broken the math (Score: 2, Insightful) by mth@pipedot.org on 2014-05-20 20:56 (#1T6) Because I get the distinct impression the NSA has broken Internet encryption protocols and is busy getting all up in your stuff.The fact that they pressured Lavabit to give them the private keys suggests that they couldn't just break the crypto using only their math skills. Re: They wouldn't need the keys if they had broken the math (Score: 1) by bryan@pipedot.org on 2014-05-20 21:37 (#1T7) Not all SSL algorithms support PFS . If they did, at least forced private key revealing wouldn't compromise past sessions. Re: They wouldn't need the keys if they had broken the math (Score: 1) by zafiro17@pipedot.org on 2014-05-20 23:17 (#1T9) Interesting and good point. First time I've even heard that acronym, but I'm not a crypto guy, either. Should be probably, the way things are going. Best I've got so far is Michael Lucas' GPG book (and it's not that good).
Re: They wouldn't need the keys if they had broken the math (Score: 1) by bryan@pipedot.org on 2014-05-20 21:37 (#1T7) Not all SSL algorithms support PFS . If they did, at least forced private key revealing wouldn't compromise past sessions. Re: They wouldn't need the keys if they had broken the math (Score: 1) by zafiro17@pipedot.org on 2014-05-20 23:17 (#1T9) Interesting and good point. First time I've even heard that acronym, but I'm not a crypto guy, either. Should be probably, the way things are going. Best I've got so far is Michael Lucas' GPG book (and it's not that good).
Re: They wouldn't need the keys if they had broken the math (Score: 1) by zafiro17@pipedot.org on 2014-05-20 23:17 (#1T9) Interesting and good point. First time I've even heard that acronym, but I'm not a crypto guy, either. Should be probably, the way things are going. Best I've got so far is Michael Lucas' GPG book (and it's not that good).