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1024-bit RSA keys In Danger Of Compromise?

Posted by Hemos on from the well-of-course-they-are dept.

antiher0 writes "According to an email from Lucky Green that came across bugtraq yesterday, 1024-bit encryption should no longer be considered pristine. Bernstein released a proposal that outlines the creation of a machine capable of breaking 1024-bit crypto on the order of minutes or even seconds for the measly cost of ~$1B USD. For a more thorough discussion, check out the original email." Update: 03/26 03:16 GMT by T : And don't forget to revisit Bruce Schneier's analysis of Bernstein's claims, which cast doubt on the practicality of breaking such large keys anytime soon.

15 of 363 comments (clear)

  1. Me too by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Just send me the encrypted file to my new address in the Carribean.

  2. first fist by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    first fist is when you fist someone first in quake 3 arena.

    anyway, encryption is only used to hide child pornography.

  3. Billion by brodiedreamyou.ca · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Ah whats a cool billion between friends

  4. fp fp fp fp!!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Damn I'm good!

    Anyone wanna take out Hillary Rosen? That RIAA bitch needs to go!

    Oh yeah, fp fp fp fp!

    1. Re:fp fp fp fp!!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Damn I'm good!

      No you're not. You're so lame you not only try to get first posts but you can't even manage it. Way to go bozo.

  5. But what's a measily $1B for a government agency? by dongkiru · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    And how much is Bill Gate worth now?

  6. Re:The main problem as I see it. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Too bad *nix people are too fucking stupid to realize that getting your email and running nethack aren't enough to make it ready for the desktop.

  7. Re:I have the plans... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    D~y

  8. Re:The main problem as I see it. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I would bet any amount of money that the guy who posted this is running Windows 98.

  9. Re:The main problem as I see it. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Since when has truth == flamebait?

    Just curious.

  10. imagine... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    ...a beowulf cluster of these!

  11. GPL? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Doesn't this violate the GPL?

  12. Re:Arbitrary costing = $1B by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    For the love of God, mod this drivel DOWN!!

  13. Re:Yet another slashdot mis-heading by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Head. Sand. Insert.

  14. Re:$1Billion by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I choose: Fast and cheap
    Don't think it works quite yet... but I'll go dig in the couch and let you know if my financial condition changes.