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Re: Key Security Question



"Z.B." <[email protected]> writes:
> My computer went into the shop a few days ago, and I was unable to take
> my PGP keys off it before it went in.  What are the security risks here?
> If the repairman chooses to snoop through the files, what would he be
> able to do with my key pair?  Will I need to revoke the key and make a
> new one, or will I be relatively safe since he doesn't have my
> passphrase?

If the keys were protected with a passphrase, then it's unlikely that
someone with access to the disk can use them without the passphrase.

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<a href="mailto:[email protected]">Dr.Dimitri Vulis KOTM</a>
Brighton Beach Boardwalk BBS, Forest Hills, N.Y.: +1-718-261-2013, 14.4Kbps