xkcd #3314: Vulnerability
Title text:
Other numbers are largely unaffected, but anyone using '4' for their certificate key is urged to upgrade to '5'.
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Source: https://xkcd.com/3314/
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I'm glad I learned about this. I was about to make a private key with the number 5. Now I will make it with half 6 knowing that it's more secure, and backed by science!
I heard encryption is based on prime numbers. You might want to try 7.
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I'm glad I learned about this. I was about to make a private key with the number 5. Now I will make it with half 6 knowing that it's more secure, and backed by science!
I heard encryption is based on prime numbers. You might want to try 7.