Re: Fine example of snake oil

Ben Laurie (ben@algroup.co.uk)
Tue, 06 Apr 1999 18:08:25 +0100

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Bruce Schneier wrote:
>
> Someone just sent me this URL. It's too funny....
>
> http://www.islandnet.com/~aweeks/encr.htm

The contingency plan is particularly excellent:

"Even though the chances are microscopically slim that someone could
crack RBackup's archives, we have contingency plans in place to deal
with the risk. If someone does manage to crack RBackup's encryption
scheme, we will immediately plug in one of six others we have ready to
go. We can have a completely different technology in the network within
hours."

Phew! So those backup tapes that got stolen are safe after all! :-)

Cheers,

Ben.

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