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Re: newbie question
From: Paul Sebastian Ziegler <psz () observed de>
Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2006 18:47:32 +0200
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA512 javier rojas wrote:
hello folks, this is my first message to the list and i would like to start with some newbie questions... wel, i live in a contry that has not a good respect for privacy, i would like to know how can i keep my mail in gmail from been snooped? can anyone just give me a link or a simple steps guide? i (and some friends) would really apreciate it.
Encrypt your mail. GPG is probably the most widely spread possibility to do this. Here's a guide http://webber.dewinter.com/gnupg_howto/english/GPGMiniHowto.html However be prepared to invest quite some time until you completely understand the ins and outs of asymmetric encryption. This will keep anyone without your private key (store it on an USB-Flash-Drive and put it on a necklace) from reading the mails that your friends send you encrypted. Welcome to security. Be prepared to work hard. Paul -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.5 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFE/aojaHrXRd80sY8RCkJ3AKClYNCY5HHGDA4j8isHv+zazxDcbQCgkk36 MMG2HX6JRedflCrtA7FV3+w= =C8eH -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is sponsored by: Norwich University EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINE The NSA has designated Norwich University a center of Academic Excellence in Information Security. Our program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Using interactive e-Learning technology, you can earn this esteemed degree, without disrupting your career or home life. http://www.msia.norwich.edu/secfocus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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