Lads,
I thought many of you would be interested in the text of this story. I'm wondering if anyone has any comments on the excryption mechanism (i.e. "eavesdropping" protection) being used. I believe, from my visits to the Netscape (formerly Mosaic) Communications Inc. offices that they are using RSA, but I'm not sure how *secure* their implementation is (eg. key size, etc.). I'll be contacting my local branch to inquire as to how soon I'll be able to use the service and will post my experiences with it as soon as possible.
If you check their WWW page, you will find information on the Secure Sockets Layer. It explains the algorythm used (RC4) and key size (40 bits). The specification is available from a web page off of their site. With the latest version of Netscape, you can enable a "secure" connection with their site. To do so use: https://home.mcom.com/ as the home page address. (You need at least .96 to do this.) I am not certain as to their key exchange protocol... | "Encryption ROT13s your mind." | alano@teleport.com | |"Would you rather be tortured by the government | Disclaimer: | |forces or the people's liberation army?" -mklprc | Ignore the man | | -- PGP 2.6.2 key available on request -- | behind the keyboard.|