"Z.B." <zachb@netcom.com> writes:

My computer went into the shop a few days ago, and I was unable to take my PGP keys off it before it went in. What are the security risks here? If the repairman chooses to snoop through the files, what would he be able to do with my key pair? Will I need to revoke the key and make a new one, or will I be relatively safe since he doesn't have my passphrase?

If the keys were protected with a passphrase, then it's unlikely that someone with access to the disk can use them without the passphrase. --- Dr.Dimitri Vulis KOTM Brighton Beach Boardwalk BBS, Forest Hills, N.Y.: +1-718-261-2013, 14.4Kbps