[Wikimedia-l] Disinformation regarding perfect forward secrecy for HTTPS

Anthony wikimail at inbox.org
Sat Aug 3 02:07:52 UTC 2013


> Anthony wrote:
> >
> > How much padding is already inherent in HTTPS?
>
> None, which is why Ryan's Google Maps fingerprinting example works.
>

Citation needed.


> >... Seems to me that any amount of padding is going to give little
> > bang for the buck....
>
> Again, can we please procure expert opinions instead of relying on the
> existing pool of volunteer and staff opinions, especially when there
> is so much FUD prevalent discouraging the kinds of encryption which
> would most likely strengthen privacy?


Feel free.  But don't talk about what is most likely if you're not
interested in being told that you're wrong.


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