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Determining the algorithm used to generate a digital signature
I have a string "abcd pqrs". This string is digitally signed with an X.509 certificate (with its private key) and it produces a signature.
From the signed string, is it possible to find out what ...
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Is 512-bit RSA still safe for signature generation?
The standard CSP on Windows XP only supports RSA up to 512-bit, which means that it's the maximum key size I can use for authenticity verification of updates. The public key is embedded in the ...
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Design question for a service that signs messages on behalf of a user
I'm working on a messaging service that lets users author messages and have them signed with an RSA key. The key is used for identity purposes only and can be revoked, so compromising the private key ...
