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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: lazybone on June 21, 2013, 09:07 am
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I need help with making my own PGP so I can decrypt other peoples messages.
LazyB
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Download gpg4usb here : gpg4usb.cpunk.de/download.html, then open it and on the wizard, an option to create your own key will be on the second or third page I think. There you enter your user name, a fake or real tormail email address, set the key size to at least 2048bit and make a strong password, including lower case, upper case, numbers and symbols that's 13 characters long or more if you want it to be really secure.
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Oh i didn´t understand gpg for long time and i nearly despair !
But it is great simple and easy to use!
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YouTube
Problem solved.
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I find, it isn´t so easy to find the publickey, even you watched the video on youtube.
But i am very clumsy with the pc.
Need a long time to know how i could try to be totally secured.
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You should post in the newbie PGP thread, your more likely to get the assistance you need there. Personally, I'm not computer whiz either but I followed one of the tutorials on youtube and worked a charm, maybe try searching for a tutorial specific for SR PGP use. In the mean time, try using sms4tor,http://sms4tor3vcr2geip.onion/ Same principle as privnote but with the added security of running through Tor.
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I need help with making my own PGP so I can decrypt other peoples messages.
LazyB
Hey there, :-) I posted this yesterday and there are a few of you. there is always the official thread but please feel free to come check out my first decent post, I'm helping a few people get going and you're welcome to join in. be safe.
feel free to send anyone over of PM me and I'll do my best to get back to you and get you started
http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=175158.msg1260997#msg1260997
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**ENCRYPTION:
*Learn proper PGP/GnuPG and use nothing else when contact or any other even potentially sensitive info. PGP/GnuPG including privnote or any other 3rd party bullshit. any encryption you use should absolutely be OPENSOURCE! . That being said, to just browse the web privatively I guess stuff like "tor2web", is OK but I would never ever use it for SR. Please correct me if I am wrong, I will not be offended, I'll be grateful. I want to help people be safe for their sake and all of our protection. I DO NOT want to spread mis-information so don't be shy.
PGP/GPG beginners, following two tips will be helpful in reassuring yourselg you are doing it correct before using it on SR.
**A great tool for beginners is Adele(automated account to test your PGP skills. Check it out) I'll edit with a CLEARNET link.
** Another very easy tip to remember is if you receive an encrypted message and have to get online to retrieve a key to decrypt it, that means it was done wrong. it was encrypted with the senders Private Key not your public key, same goes in reverse. *This is a SURE sign you are not doing it right, you're close but still not correct usage and not secure.
* BUY THESE TWO BOOKS AND READ THEM!: Both are by Mike Lucas "PGP & GPG: Email for the Practical Paranoid" The other MUST read book by M.Lucas is titled "SSH Mastery: OpenSSH, PuTTY, Tunnels and Keys".
I bet Gen. Patreaus wished he'd spent the $25 for "PGP & GPG ..."? That's really is a good lesson, when the head of the fucking CIA doesn't even know how to keep his email private its worth taking the time to learn. Its pretty easy.
One last word for now about encryption and anonymity.
*REMEMBER, the appearance of security is much worse than the lack of it in many cases as you won't do things if you know you're not secure.
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NOOOO
I DIDN'T NOTICE YOU OFFERED BTC... NOOOO YOU DON'T NEED TO DO THAT!!!
I've been busy responding to some PM's and :-/ did't read the thread so if anyone already said that, sorry for the repeat. really though, you should not have to pay to get some help with what each and everyone of us has had to learn. I'm broke but wouldn't let you pay me to help you stay safe and I am no saint in any fucking way. I understant wanting to help someone who helped you but it should be your choice after the fact. just my .02btc
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NOOOO
I DIDN'T NOTICE YOU OFFERED BTC... NOOOO YOU DON'T NEED TO DO THAT!!!
I'm pretty sure he said that just to get a quick answer since he hasn't reported back since :P
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or to get to 50 posts. lmao.... ::)
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both of the above make sense unless someone PMed him fast and got paid. if so I hope he got his btc's worth and is safely using PGP/GnuPG.
who know :-)
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youtube really is the way to go