December 2003 - cypherpunks-legacy

Re: Anonymous Remailers
by tcmay＠got.net 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

At 7:52 PM 8/23/96, Chris J Samuelson wrote: >When you mail an item through more than one anonymous remailer, how does >that make it anymore anonymous, or doesn't it? When only a single remailer is used, the remailer can see the mapping between the sender and the receiver. When two remailers are used, the first remailer can see the sender, but not the final recipient. The second remailer can see the final recipient, but not the original sender. Of course, the two remailers can get together and "collude," thus deducing the mapping between sender and recipient. With N remailers, the likelihood of collusion amongst the N remailers is less likely, possibly extremely unlikely. This is the core theory of mixes, or remailers. (And of course one can include one's self as a remailer, to further increase one's confidence that collusion has not occurred.) --Tim May We got computers, we're tapping phone lines, I know that that ain't allowed. ---------:---------:---------:---------:---------:---------:---------:---- Timothy C. May | Crypto Anarchy: encryption, digital money, tcmay(a)got.net 408-728-0152 | anonymous networks, digital pseudonyms, zero W.A.S.T.E.: Corralitos, CA | knowledge, reputations, information markets, Licensed Ontologist | black markets, collapse of governments. "National borders aren't even speed bumps on the information superhighway."

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Re: FW: Cryptography Revisited
by tcmay＠got.net 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

At 8:21 PM 8/23/96, Paul Robichaux wrote: >Anybody want to give this guy The Business? Earlier attempts didn't seem >to sink in. >>From: btcarey(a)primenet.com (Brent A. Carey) >>Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.programmer.help >>Subject: Cryptography Revisited >>Date: 23 Aug 1996 01:15:01 -0700 .... >>I am now porting the application to the Mac with the intent to sell it to >>a private contractor that is developing RISC-based computers for >>specialized use in the government. I have been assured that a PPC native I think it better that we not discourage him. If he can sell his "Snake Oil Cypher System" to the government, this will be a Good Thing. It will slow them down, lull them into false security, and distract them as they are cleaning up the mess. --Tim May We got computers, we're tapping phone lines, I know that that ain't allowed. ---------:---------:---------:---------:---------:---------:---------:---- Timothy C. May | Crypto Anarchy: encryption, digital money, tcmay(a)got.net 408-728-0152 | anonymous networks, digital pseudonyms, zero W.A.S.T.E.: Corralitos, CA | knowledge, reputations, information markets, Licensed Ontologist | black markets, collapse of governments. "National borders aren't even speed bumps on the information superhighway."

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Re: "----- Message body suppressed -----"
by Alan Olsen 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

At 06:25 PM 8/23/96 -0700, Timothy C. May wrote: >At 1:10 AM 8/21/96, Skip wrote: >> ----- Message body suppressed ----- >> > > >Sounds good to me. Keep it up. It looks like an internal mailing list version of Cypherpunks at Netscape is feeding back into the regular list with weird results. --- | "Remember: You can't have BSDM without BSD. - alan(a)ctrl-alt-del.com "| |"The moral PGP Diffie taught Zimmermann unites all| Disclaimer: | | mankind free in one-key-steganography-privacy!" | Ignore the man | |`finger -l alano(a)teleport.com` for PGP 2.6.2 key | behind the keyboard.| | http://www.teleport.com/~alano/ | alano(a)teleport.com |

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Electronic Money Conference
by Robert Hettinga 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

--- begin forwarded text Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:44 EDT From: Somebody Subject: Electronic Money Conference To: rah(a)shipwright.com http://www.occ.treas.gov/emoney.htm How to Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Speakers' Photos Toward Electronic Money & Banking: The Role of Government A Conference Sponsored by the United States Department of the Treasury A Conference Sponsored by the United States Department of the Treasury A Conference Sponsored by the United States Department of the Treasury [Image] [Image] Sheraton Washington Hotel Washington, DC September 19-20, 1996 Thursday, September 19, 1996 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:00 a.m. - Registration and Continental Breakfast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8:15 a.m. - Opening Address KEYNOTE ADDRESS The Honorable Robert E. Rubin, Secretary of the Treasury ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9:45 a.m. - Panel Session International Cooperation A discussion of the major issues facing the international financial regulatory and law enforcement communities as electronic money systems and banking on the Internet become a reality. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10:45 a.m. - Address SPEAKER ADDRESS The Honorable Robert Pitofsky, Chairman, Federal Trade Commission ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11:15 a.m. - Panel Session Consumer Issues An exploration of the impact of emerging electronic money and banking technologies on consumers, including consumer disclosure requirements, assignment of liability, and challenges and opportunities for consumer access and acceptance. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12:30 p.m. -Luncheon LUNCHEON ADDRESS The Honorable John Reed, Chairman and CEO, Citicorp ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2:15 p.m. - Panel Session Security and Authentication A discussion of industry's interest in the commercial use of strong cryptographic techniques and the government's national security concerns, and a look at the role industry and government standards play in the implementation of encryption and authentication technologies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4:00 p.m. - Concurrent Panels Payment System Issues A discussion of domestic and international payment system issues raised by electronic money and banking systems, including consideration of new and future operational, settlement, and systemic risks. E-Money Systems: Case Studies A look at actual experiences with operational E-money systems and pilot tests in Europe and the United States, impediments to consumer and merchant acceptance, and perspectives on the role of government. Privacy Issues An examination of consumer privacy issues raised by the use of personal information generated by electronic commercial and banking transactions, and a look at industry and government responses. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6:00 p.m. - Reception ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:00 p.m. - Dinner DINNER ADDRESS The Honorable Alan Greenspan, Chairman, Federal Reserve Board ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, September 20, 1996 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30 a.m. - Continental Breakfast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8:30 a.m. - Opening Address KEYNOTE ADDRESS The Honorable Michael N. Castle, Chairman Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy House Committee on Banking and Financial Services ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9:00 a.m. - Panel Session Law Enforcement Perspectives A look at law enforcement issues raised by the emerging technologies, including the effectiveness of the current regulatory scheme, traditional investigative techniques and analysis, and international jurisdictional responsibilities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10:45 a.m. - Panel Session Electronic Money: Perspectives on Issuers A discussion of the institutional, financial, and operational criteria for successful issuers, including an exploration of the roles government and market forces play in establishing minimum requirements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12:00 p.m. - Luncheon LUNCHEON ADDRESS Eugene A. Ludwig, Comptroller of the Currency ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2:00 p.m. - Conference Closes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions: E-mail Fax: E-Money Conference 202-874-5436 --- end forwarded text ----------------- Robert Hettinga (rah(a)shipwright.com) e$, 44 Farquhar Street, Boston, MA 02131 USA "'Bart Bucks' are not legal tender." -- Punishment, 100 times on a chalkboard, for Bart Simpson The e$ Home Page: http://www.vmeng.com/rah/

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Remailer
by 81764205＠cshore.com 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Help!!!! I need a good Anonymous remailer, can somebody send me a program that does just that. Thanks

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FWD: Julf Forced to Reval Names
by richieb＠teleport.com 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

The article below was posted to the newsgroup alt.religion.scientology. I cannot as of yet verify the contents. Rich >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Today on 22nd of August the local court of first instance in Helsinki decided that Johan Helsingius has to reveal the email adress asked for by the Police Department of Helsinki. This has to be done within 30 days when summoned for interrogation. Since this is merely a part of a case, this decision can't be appealed. If Helsingius still refuses to reveal the info he will be repeatedly fined and ultimately jailed for up to six months. The decisions about fines and jail can be appealed, but an appeal won't stay the execution of the ordered fine/jail, only a judgement of the appeals court will. The questions about different appeals in this case are somewhat complex and regarding the possibility to appeal it was a split decision (4-1). The court ruled against Helsingius in this matter. During the hearing Helsingius argued against this view in many ways: he objected on constitutional grounds and on grounds relating to statutes regarding criminal investigation. This information is based mainly on message <4vi0tt$geq(a)idefix.eunet.fi> in the local Finnish newsgroup sfnet.keskustelu.laki, by Kaj Malmberg, the police officer in charge of the investigation of the matter where Scientology scriptures were posted through anon.penet.fi. More reports from this case will probably follow soon. [posted & mailed to a few individuals] ========================================================================== pjs(a)uwasa.fi, Student of Theology & Law Student at the U of Helsinki Disclaimer: Speaking for myself only. Always using PGP to sign articles. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.i iQCVAgUBMhymBB1yhFX7KT+RAQHWEgQAw45nMBmJGKl1KXS/WkHL2rC4nGsZ8D97 AssSzKoMbB0Bw7M0tzZub9RzQY4Z9hVRXDxkvyxVoZtL1vZ7DqnIq8Xv/icy81Z5 g2BDy+r7fGqaEewKW3xuoKXSt1EuE765uRiweNqHpNIxBBDQGeEy+9qy/rs1KcwW dioGxAsAyHo= =TihY -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ______________________________________________________________________ Rich Burroughs richieb(a)teleport.com http://www.teleport.com/~richieb See my Blue Ribbon Page at http://www.teleport.com/~richieb/blueribbon U.S. State Censorship Page at - http://www.teleport.com/~richieb/state New EF zine "cause for alarm" - http://www.teleport.com/~richieb/cause

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Re: Weird "Suppression" messages
by Lou Zirko 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- To: alano(a)teleport.com, zachb(a)netcom.com, rich(a)c2.org, cypherpunks(a)toad.com Date: Sat Aug 24 20:05:46 1996 I have seen delivery receipts for messages use a similar format and since these are duplicates of full messages received earlier there is a probability that sendmail is misconfigured on littlefoot ( or whatever the box at mcom is ). Lou Zirko > At 10:36 PM 8/23/96 -0700, Z.B. wrote: > >On Fri, 23 Aug 1996, Alan Olsen wrote: > > > >> At 10:54 PM 8/20/96 -0700, Rich Graves wrote: > >> > ----- Message body suppressed ----- > >> > > >> >--SAA08114.840765294/tera.mcom.com-- > >> > >> This is bizzare. I have gotten three messages with this message. > >> > >> Is someone at Netscape canceling messages? (mcom.com is the old > domain name > >> of Netscape.) > >> > >> Anyone have any ideas on this? > > > >I don't have a clue what it is, but it's sure pissing me off. I've > >gotten about 15 or so of these messages in the past two hours. If it's > >an honest error, then someone better fix it real fast; if some loser is > >jerking us around, ...... > > Some list redirector of somesort has gone wonky at Netscape. (Take a > look > at the headers if you do not believe me. They are originating off of > some > internal lists at mcom.com, the original Netscape domain.) > > Cypherpunks is not the only list effected by this. I am getting these > weird > messages on wwwsecurity as well. > > Since it is Friday, I expect that this will be with us until someone > gets in > the office on Monday. > --- > | "Remember: You can't have BSDM without BSD. - alan(a)ctrl-alt-del.com > "| > |"The moral PGP Diffie taught Zimmermann unites all| Disclaimer: > | > | mankind free in one-key-steganography-privacy!" | Ignore the man > | > |`finger -l alano(a)teleport.com` for PGP 2.6.2 key | behind the > keyboard.| > | http://www.teleport.com/~alano/ | alano(a)teleport.com > | > > > Lou Zirko (502)383-2175 Zystems lzirko(a)c2.org "We're all bozos on this bus" - Nick Danger, Third Eye -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.3i Charset: latin1 iQEVAwUBMh+m98tPRTNbb5z9AQFtaQf/d1cfjPtP/ShlLBq1FiMmw28A2PaRpTmP WOecpRisL6zouGYGGLzlUQk1oSMB2bz82Zk+K6LWAQj1b4jIuT6++UI0RXSwPE72 5+c1S3IIUzZNNTbZnVlKoGky06JV8xZWsbPwnDSuqJ/i5QHs7U8DUi1KrKztxYv+ i1raWmAK6Ib9q9YJ1Ub6591FEpROkfUHtbuPZ7EvvvVOwaEVNlxGOqQt6DHPeGb4 UAApKB5sbj1mGuThj3ijVoulwnaKaxvo3Ke3iN9+F8C+uNQmGwZnyVxmlrDz9Fjn pjfrpOd2oGUZ1pPkDgd5tEg2vJX0aNREj544szHJD3caqCmt0S6adw== =WAdH -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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Weird "Suppression" messages
by Alan Olsen 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

At 10:54 PM 8/20/96 -0700, Rich Graves wrote: > ----- Message body suppressed ----- > >--SAA08114.840765294/tera.mcom.com-- This is bizzare. I have gotten three messages with this message. Is someone at Netscape canceling messages? (mcom.com is the old domain name of Netscape.) Anyone have any ideas on this? --- Alan Olsen -- alano(a)teleport.com -- Contract Web Design & Instruction `finger -l alano(a)teleport.com` for PGP 2.6.2 key http://www.teleport.com/~alano/ "We had to destroy the Internet in order to save it." - Sen. Exon "Microsoft -- Nothing but NT promises."

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Announce: Puffer 2.0 for Win 95
by Kent Briggs 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- I have released a 32-bit version of Puffer 2.0 for Windows 95 and NT systems. It has the same features as the 16-bit version except it now supports long file names. The exportable shareware version is available from my web site at: http://execpc.com/~kbriggs An upgrade patch for registered users is also available there. A brief description of Puffer is provided below. Kent Briggs =========================================================================== Puffer is a general purpose encryption tool for Windows that protects your personal and business data as well as your e-mail correspondence. Use Puffer to securely exchange data over insecure channels. Puffer uses state-of-the-art encryption algorithms for maximum security. The shareware version has been approved for export from the U.S. by the State Department through a commodity jurisdiction determination. Features: * 40-bit PC1 (RC4 clone) stream cipher * 160-bit Blowfish block cipher (U.S./Canada registered version) * Secure, multi-pass file wiping * LZ77 compression * Binary and ASCII archives * Self-extracting executables * Built-in editor * Available in 16-bit and 32-bit editions =========================================================================== - --- [This message has been signed by an auto-signing service. A valid signature means only that it has been received at the address corresponding to the signature and forwarded.] -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 Comment: Gratis auto-signing service iQBFAwUBMh5mTCoZzwIn1bdtAQHEPAF/Qk62u4AF0n6lAYoTBzA7/R4yGtTaDfrT 1RK5QxMgjfWjmhq0coI2eVaI2Nm3si8Q =rjn9 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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Encrypted tape archive solution?
by ichudov＠algebra.com 17 Dec '03

17 Dec '03

Hi, I have a linux system and create tape archives every night. Most sensitive data files are encrypted, but I want the whole tape archive to be encrypted just for the peace of mind. Is there any simple solution for linux 2.0 that allows to create encrypted archives? Another question: suppose I use Matt Blase's CFS. Is it safe to backup the _encrypted_ files, and not the mounted directory that looks decrypted? (i.e., not the "attached" filesystem). Thanks, - Igor.

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