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Digital Signatures

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technology18 days ago

GPG Failure Highlights Security Concerns

The article discusses concerns about GnuPG's security issues, including a significant vulnerability that allows plaintext recovery, and debates whether GPG signatures on git commits are secure or if alternatives like SSH keys or Signal should be used for secure communication and signing. It highlights the complexity and flaws in PGP's design, the challenges of key management, and the political and technical difficulties in replacing or improving upon existing cryptographic tools.

technology2 years ago

"Revolutionary Camera Adds Personal Touch to Your Photos"

Leica has released a camera that can produce pictures with cryptographic signatures, allowing users to prove the authenticity and integrity of their photos. The Content Authenticity Initiative, founded by The New York Times, Adobe, and Twitter, aims to establish a standard for this technology. However, software support for recognizing and processing digital signatures is currently limited. The technology can identify if an image was taken with a camera or generated by AI, provide details about how it was taken, and detect any tampering attempts. While the effectiveness and security of the technology remain to be seen, it is expected to evolve and become more widely supported in the future.