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    There is a fundamental flaw in numerous popular encrypted email programs that calls into question the authenticity of digitally signed and encrypted email messages, according to a security researcher.

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    Messages encrypted with the Pretty Good Privacy algorithm could fall prey to a technique that fools senders into decoding their own secret messages, according to researchers.

  • Security hole found in PGP

    A security flaw has been found in one of the world's most popular encryption programs that allows hackers to read confidential email.

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    In a deliberate act of sabotage, British computer experts will outline ways for UK citizens to sidestep proposed government eavesdropping capabilities in a report to be released Thursday.

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  • Fix major Microsoft Office flaws

    A Chinese academic has revealed a major problem with the way Microsoft's encryption tool handles Word and Excel files. This flaw could allow a cracker with basic cryptography skills to decrypt the files.

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