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Security Flaw in OpenPGP Key Format

[24 Mar 2001] A Czech information security firm has found a security flaw in the OpenPGP key format, as used by PGP, GnuPG and other PGP implemenations. The flaw makes it possible for attackers to forge a PGP signature if they can get hold of your private key, even if they don't know the pass phrase.

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