I agree DH can be slow, and it depends on hardware which gets faster every day. I remember 64-bit encryption being "unthinkable" to break.
Maybe the solution is to add a parameter to let to user adjust depending on their hardware?
For example, this could prevent PcHelpWare from becoming obsolete ...
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- 2009-11-28 22:59
- Forum: PcHelpWare
- Topic: PCHelpWare 1.0 Security
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- 2009-11-25 19:36
- Forum: PcHelpWare
- Topic: PCHelpWare 1.0 Security
- Replies: 2
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PCHelpWare 1.0 Security
I'm trying to recommend PCHelpWare 1.0 but I'm being blocked due to perception of weak security.
Two simple changes would eliminate all arguments:
1. Change Diffie–Hellman from 512-bit to 2048-bit.
2. Change MD5 to SHA-256 (truncate to 128 bits if needed)
I'm told that using 512-bit DH for key ...
Two simple changes would eliminate all arguments:
1. Change Diffie–Hellman from 512-bit to 2048-bit.
2. Change MD5 to SHA-256 (truncate to 128 bits if needed)
I'm told that using 512-bit DH for key ...