The Encryption/Computer Security Thread!

[sirgonzo420]

Well, for the past few months, I've been in an "encryption/security" phase, and so I feel compelled to start this thread...

Anyone have any tips?

"Do's" and "Don't's"?

Software or encryption algorithm recommendations?

Witty comments?

Smartass remarks?



What sayeth GSUS?

**shrugging shoulders smiley we used to have**

[Ares]

I use an OLD version of PGP to encrypt files and folders with a 4096-bit DH/DSS cypher.

I've also used TruCrypt to create an encrypted container to dump files and folders into it. Could also use TruCrypt to encrypt the entire hard drive if you'd like. The only draw back is if your hard drive or partition table ever takes a shit, you'll most likely never get any data back.

[sirgonzo420]

I use an OLD version of PGP to encrypt files and folders with a 4096-bit DH/DSS cypher.

I've also used TruCrypt to create an encrypted container to dump files and folders into it. Could also use TruCrypt to encrypt the entire hard drive if you'd like. The only draw back is if your hard drive or partition table ever takes a shit, you'll most likely never get any data back.

Is there a way to create a 4096-bit or higher GPG key using windows? The software I'm currently using for windows will only allow 2048 or 3072-bit max (at least with the GUI... I haven't really messed with the CLI for GPG).

[Ares]

Is there a way to create a 4096-bit or higher GPG key using windows? The software I'm currently using for windows will only allow 2048 or 3072-bit max (at least with the GUI... I haven't really messed with the CLI for GPG).

Yep, PGP will allow you to create a 4096-Bit key. At least the version I am currently using. If you still have the login information I gave you I'll put it on my FTP server and you can download it. It's a little buggy installing on Windows 7, but Windows XP on down it works flawlessly.

[steyr_m]

I was thinking of posting a thread asking who wanted to trade off gpg/pgp public keys. Look at the Linux Security Cookbook for some good basic info. I only use GPG for file encryption and dm_crypt for disk encryption.

[Ares]

Anyone who wants the PGP version I have for windows can find it here.

Sorry URL isn't working. If you have an FTP client here is the login information.

Site: digitalchaos.no-ip.info

Username: sirgonzo420

password: gold.silver

Port: 21

[sirgonzo420]

Yep, PGP will allow you to create a 4096-Bit key. At least the version I am currently using. If you still have the login information I gave you I'll put it on my FTP server and you can download it. It's a little buggy installing on Windows 7, but Windows XP on down it works flawlessly.

That would be great! GPG4Win doesn't seem to be cuttin' it for me.

[steyr_m]

That would be great! GPG4Win doesn't seem to be cuttin' it for me.

I thought you were a linux user.... Maybe I'm thinking of someone else. File encryption is easy with GPG. I usually make an iso file of everything I need to encrypt and then use gpg. [gpg also uses compression] command: gpg -c filename

[Gaillo]

2 words: Open Source

Don't trust ANY crypto program that's "Proprietary" or commercial, unless they have no problem allowing you to see what's going on "under the hood" in the code.

Also, when it comes to crypto, the only TRULY unbreakable scheme is the one-time pad, and ONLY if it's implemented correctly. However, it's so cumbersome that for most practical purposes it's impractical.

[Ponce]

I do know how to turn my lap top on and off........what do you think I am? stupid or something?

First post of the day...........good mornig to one and all.