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[John W. Moore III]

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Dwayne wrote:
> Hey there

Hey back!  :-D

> 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?

No need to worry.  This is precisely why You Encrypted the File prior to
storing it on the Web.  Rest assured You can feel "safe."

BTW, What would cause You to think that an Encrypted File 'falling into
the wrong hands' from a Web Storage Site would be any less secure than
one suffering the same fate from any other source?  :-\

JOHN ;)
Timestamp: Saturday 02 Aug 2008, 08:21  --400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
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