We got the following spam/press release in our tips mailbox. ============ From: Marcin: Kurzawa <marcin@optymalni.com> To: tips@dsinet.org Subject: CryptoHeaven v1.0 -- news tip Date: 29 Nov 2001 12:40:50 -0500 256 Bit Encryption for Secure Email and Secure Online File Storage CryptoHeaven is a new, secure online service released by CryptoHeaven Development Team. The product is intended for individuals in need of security and privacy working together in small groups. CryptoHeaven is the only secure online system currently integrating secure email, secure instant messaging (with multi party support), secure online file storage & file sharing in one unique package. Our services are available over the internet from anywhere, anytime. Automatic key and contact management ensures you can use your account from any computer connected to the internet. An easy to use, integrated user interface capable of running on most current computers ensures that all services are always available, regardless of where you may be. Your privacy is at all times protected with the highest level cryptography available: 256 bit symmetric key and 2048-4096 bit asymmetric keys. The level of security offered is unmatched in the industry. Free and premium accounts are available. Take it for a test drive and invite your friends to try it too. CryptoHeaven is confident in its system, and as such we release the source code to any interested party for a review, free of charge. http://www.cryptoheaven.com =============== Casper Aleva Dutch Security Information Network e: tonus@dsinet.org w: http://www.DSINet.org/ c: http://www.DSINet.org/casper/pubkey.txt == "Don't quote, I want to know what _you_ have to say." -Unknown On Fri, 2001-11-30 at 07:10, Jim Choate wrote:
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: 28 Nov 2001 09:37:28 -0800 From: Sidney Markowitz <sidney@sidney.com> To: Cryptography Mailing List <cryptography@wasabisystems.com> Subject: cryptoheaven.com
I haven't seen mention of this on the mailing list and it is new enough that it doesn't show up in a google search as of the moment I am typing this.
Looking at http://www.cryptoheaven.com it appears they provide anonymous encrypted services including email, instant messaging (chat), and server based file storage. Their client code is open source Java. They appear to use standard algorithms. They are based in Canada. The services are free at small volumes (supposedly suitable for ordinary personal use) and for fee at higher volumes.
I only know what I see on their website. Has anyone else heard of these people?
-- sidney <sidney@sidney.com>
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