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Discussion => Security => Topic started by: CannaGrrl on August 12, 2011, 02:13 am
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Does anyone know if using PGP programs can unmask us? I noticed there are some PGP Keyservers. I don't know how they work but it does raise some concerns!
A) Does my PGP program (in this case GNU PA) send any data to these servers?
B) If my Public PGP Key is listed online, can LE identify my IP address by auditing these "PGP keyservers"
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There's really no need to publish the key you'll be using for business on SR (or similar sites) to a public keyserver. And if there's no need, why run the risk?
Many people have chosen to post their SR-related keys here ( http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=174.0 ) for use by others in the community. Doing so isn't quite as easy as clicking a "publish-to-keyserver" button, but there's also much less concern over anonymity issues.
(Be careful to post only your public key in this fashion, however).
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Thank you Crunchyfrog