Starting with gnupg

[Jean-David Beyer]

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Dwayne wrote:
> Hey there
> 
> I've just begun using gnupg, but I have a concern:
> 
> Lets say I've encrypted a file with my public-key, and uploaded it to
> somewhere on the net for backup purposes. What will happen, in case my
> backup-place gets compromised, and the file comes into the "wrong
> hands". Should I be worried that the person has the encrypted file or
> can I feel "safe" that the person doesn't have my privatekey+passphrase
> and therefore cannot decrypt it?
> 
He needs more than your public key. He needs your private key as well -- and
the easiest way to get that is to get a copy of your secret keyring and your
passphrase. But if he somehow got your private key, I do not believe he
would need your passphrase. I hope you have _not_ sent your secret keyring
anywhere.

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