handling bogus output of encrypted messages

Werner Koch wk at gnupg.org
Mon Sep 21 14:03:57 CEST 2026


On Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:41, Marco Moock said:

> Is using gpg --decrypt | cat -v
> safe to use?

It avoids manipulations of the TTY using crontrol characters.  However,
there is still some room left for social engineering.


Shalom-Salam,

   Werner

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