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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: Hashmed on April 10, 2013, 12:58 am

Title: Using GPG
Post by: Hashmed on April 10, 2013, 12:58 am
I placed an order today (my 1st) and placed my address in the box without using GPG. I know this could put me at risk, because my info is more readily available, but would this be a red flag or a concern to a vendor?
Title: Re: Using GPG
Post by: clearance on April 10, 2013, 01:00 am
better play it safe
Title: Re: Using GPG
Post by: dothedamnthing on April 10, 2013, 01:04 am
Not necessarily. It varies from vendor to vendor. There's some who don't require it, but at the same time there are some who will cancel your order if you don't use PGP. There's really no reason not to use it; it takes literally an extra 30 seconds.
Title: Re: Using GPG
Post by: clearance on April 10, 2013, 01:09 am
no problem this time. just use it next time
Title: Re: Using GPG
Post by: Hashmed on April 10, 2013, 01:24 am
Thanks all - now I just have to learn how to use the damn thing...
Title: Re: Using GPG
Post by: modziw on April 10, 2013, 01:31 am
Half my people don't use pgp (or gpg)  when they order. I thin you should, but SR has some encryption built in as well.

The problem is af course if SR gets compromised.

Use PGP/GPG or privnote.com if you don't do pgp yet.

ALWAYS better safe than sorry.

Modzi
Title: Re: Using GPG
Post by: dothedamnthing on April 10, 2013, 01:37 am
Thanks all - now I just have to learn how to use the damn thing...

I'd recommend GPG4USB. You can get it here and there's a tutorial as well. It's really pretty simple.

http://32yehzkk7jflf6r2.onion/gpg4usb/
Title: Re: Using GPG
Post by: Hashmed on April 10, 2013, 01:50 am
Half my people don't use pgp (or gpg)  when they order. I thin you should, but SR has some encryption built in as well.

The problem is af course if SR gets compromised.

Use PGP/GPG or privnote.com if you don't do pgp yet.

ALWAYS better safe than sorry.

Modzi

YOU ROCK! I had never heard of Privnote before - that's pretty damn slick. Are most senior users familiar with it? I ask because it is strictly a one-time view.
Title: Re: Using GPG
Post by: wanker97 on April 10, 2013, 02:13 am
I don't care for videos that directly reference SR, but here's a good video to learn:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SywCI91kfq0
Title: Re: Using GPG
Post by: modziw on April 10, 2013, 02:39 am
Half my people don't use pgp (or gpg)  when they order. I thin you should, but SR has some encryption built in as well.

The problem is af course if SR gets compromised.

Use PGP/GPG or privnote.com if you don't do pgp yet.

ALWAYS better safe than sorry.

Modzi

YOU ROCK! I had never heard of Privnote before - that's pretty damn slick. Are most senior users familiar with it? I ask because it is strictly a one-time view.

Thanks,

Privnote seems to be ubiquitous on SR.

Modzi
Title: Re: Using GPG
Post by: SuperHans68 on April 10, 2013, 07:08 am
asfs
Title: Re: Using GPG
Post by: SuperHans68 on April 10, 2013, 07:12 am
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