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“Message forgery by the recipient” is a bit strong. It's exactly what it allows: The recipient can forge a message they supposedly did receive. Try explaining
by dathinab 5y ago
“Message forgery by the recipient” is a bit strong.
It's exactly what it allows: The recipient can forge a message they supposedly did receive.
Try explaining "yes it's encrypted and prevents forgery, but not if it's forged by the recipient" to a judge or the media after there was a scandal ;=)
- wizzwizz4 5y agoMessages are put into wax-sealed envelopes before being sent over the internet. This evidence is an open envelope with some wax on it. This digital signature proves the message was written by a party to the communication, but it doesn't prove which one. Encryption keys can be used to make digital signatures. Anyone with the key for this communication could've made that signature; not just the sender, but the receiver as well. (I'm sure you can think of more.)