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Re: Encrypted files and the 5th amendment
From: "Thor (Hammer of God)" <thor () hammerofgod com>
Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:00:34 +0000
Tim, I actually use TruCrypt now to do exactly what you speak of. I pre-allocate a fixed virtual disk, and use one passcode for one section of data and a different passcode for a different section of data. It is impossible to determine if the disk is set up in this manner, and impossible to tell which section of data is being used. It is actually quite easy to do. What really concerns me is how ignorant our government is to issues of encryption and technology. If I am arrested and my laptop seized, and am compelled to give up my "encrypted files," then those factors, as well as the data, become evidence. When I give up one passphrase that decrypts a collection of my own artwork of nuns riding My Little Ponies leading a cart of newly adopted Cabbage Patch Kids, it will be disclosed as evidence in trial that I not only cooperated 100% with authorities, but that no incriminating evidence whatsoever was found in my files. This would work in my favor, obviously. Considering encryption keys to be analogous to keys to a safe containing documents for evidentiary purposes is, quite frankly, stupid. Prosecutors who think they are doing the world a favor by establishing precedence that actually can be used to a criminal's advantage while reducing our constitutional rights should be forced to work in other industries. Douche bags. t
-----Original Message----- From: Tim [mailto:tim-security () sentinelchicken org] Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 10:10 AM To: Thor (Hammer of God) Cc: full-disclosure () lists grok org uk Subject: Re: [Full-disclosure] Encrypted files and the 5th amendment Supposing that the US courts decide that people aren't protected by the 5th ammendment, one solution for protecting your files might be: Encrypt everything using a one-time pad. When compelled to provide the one-time pad, provide a pad that decrypts the data to something else. Any resulting plaintext can be crafted. Ok, sure, that seems pretty painful (storage/protection of pad, etc). I guess the only other technical solution would be steganography. tim
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