Re: Fax Fools US Espionage

Anonymous writes:

"Foolproof" Encrypted Fax System

More like "system created by fools"

The encryption system, meanwhile, uses a proprietary, but open systems standard of encryption,

I love the doublespeak..

using a one-time passkey, which is transmitted by the sending fax device in a secure manner.

How can a one-time pad be transmitted securely? Sounds like crap to me. Anyone know details?

"This contrasts with the French/German system which is based on RSA's private and public key system. That system is flawed, since it relies on the US Government licensing a manufacturer to use the algorithm,

I'm sure Jim Bidzos would be amused to hear that. Perry