Subj : Numbers stations
To   : Angus McLeod
From : Deuce
Date : Mon Aug 15 2005 09:53 pm

  Re: Numbers stations
  By: Angus McLeod to Digital Man on Mon Aug 15 2005 20:53:00

 >  > Obviously, there are many ways to solve this problem of key
 >  > distribution.
 > 
 > Yes, but other than hand-carried OTP's, I can't think of anything that is
 > 100% guaranteed not to have been compromised.

The quantum entangled single photon method should be a winner...
http://www.ferret.com.au/articles/e6/0c030ee6.asp

Of course, if you want a 100% guarantee, that means you have to 100% trust the
person(s) at the other end.  The only way to 100% guarantee something isn't
compromised is to never record it or pass it on to anyone.

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