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persmule 		blug-canary-2 [2023/08/16 11:47]
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-Issued for February 2023.+Issued for August 2023.
  
 Don't just trust the contents of this file blindly! Verify the Don't just trust the contents of this file blindly! Verify the
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 10. We plan to publish the next of these canary statements in the first three 10. We plan to publish the next of these canary statements in the first three
-weeks of March 2023. Special note should be taken if no new canary is published+weeks of September 2023. Special note should be taken if no new canary is published
 by that time or if the list of statements changes without plausible explanation. by that time or if the list of statements changes without plausible explanation.
  
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-None.+1. We've found a workaround for importing keys on https://keys.openpgp.org 
 +without User-ID. The instructions for verifying persmule's signatures have 
 +been added.
  
 Canary Verification Procedures Canary Verification Procedures
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 2. To verify persmule's signature... 2. To verify persmule's signature...
  
-    a. Unfortunately, it's not possible yet. Recent attacks on OpenPGP key- +    a. Due to the previous attacks on OpenPGP keyservers, persmule has published 
-    servers have raised great security concerns within the community, as a +    the OpenPGP public key to https://keys.openpgp.org without a User-ID. Using 
-    countermeasure, persmule's new public key has been published to the +    the standard method, it's impossible to import a OpenPGP public key without 
-    https://keys.openpgp.org/ keyserver, but without a User-ID. Currently, +    User-ID. But since April 2013, we have developed a workaround, described 
-    it's impossible to import a OpenPGP public key without User-ID for a +    below.
-    3rd-party to verify the canary document signed by persmule.+
  
-    b. We are looking for a solution. But for now, you should check the +    b. Obtain the dummy public key from any traditional OpenPGP Keyserver, 
-    canary documents signed by biergaizi and vimacs to decide the validity +    such as https://keyserver.ubuntu.com, and import the public key. The 
-    of the canary documents. This effectively reduced the number of signers +    fingerprint is 0xEDFFE248ECFACDE3C805906804A40D21DBB89B60. Note that, to 
-    to two people. It reduces the level of confidence, but currently there is +    import this key, one must copy and paste the key in ASCII from the Keyserver 
-    no alternative option yet.+    website to a file or console and use the command "gpg --import". Due to a 
 +    technical problem, Using "gpg --recv-key" or "gpg --search-keys" does not 
 +    work.
  
-    c. Once the technical problem of using a public key without User-ID is +    c. This is a special dummy public key with its User-IDs and subkeys stripped 
-    resolved, you can check the previous signatures retroactively, and this +    that we specifically created, leaving only a "stub" User-ID (with an invalid 
-    would effectively restore the level of confidence. You can archive the +    E-mail address, "glahamm <yiam5Od@gliwrad.invalid>"). Its sole purpose is 
-    documents to your own machine as soon as it's published to ensure no data +    allowing the subsequent import of additional subkeys. 
-    tampering has occurred.+ 
 +    d. Next, with the stub key already imported, obtain the public key from 
 +    https://keys.openpgp.org using the same fingerprint, and import this key. 
 +    Because the dummy key with its stub User-ID is already in presence, it's 
 +    now possible to import the https://keys.openpgp.org public key directly. 
 + 
 +    e. Use the latest GnuPG in most operating system, the signatures made by 
 +    persmule's key can now be verified as usual. Debian is known to work, most 
 +    other systems should work just fine, but not Fedora. The subkeys contains 
 +    signatures made with Brainpool curves, which are disabled on Fedora due to 
 +    potential patent-licensing problems, causing a "Unknown elliptic curve" 
 +    error.
  
 3. To verify vimacs' signature... 3. To verify vimacs' signature...
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 $ rsstail -1 -n5 -N -u https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/rss.xml $ rsstail -1 -n5 -N -u https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/rss.xml
- University unions call off strikes + Father Ted creator Graham Linehan's Fringe show cancelled over trans views 
- Case of British embassy spy David Smith exposes potential vetting failings + Ucas Clearing 2023: How to get a last-minute university place on A-level results day 
- Worried Mackenzie Crook appeals for help finding his missing sister-in-law + A-level results day 2023: When is it, what to expect and how to appeal your results? 
- How spiders could save the world from crop-eating pests  according to scientists + Pictured: Offshore wind turbine bursts into flames 
- Porsche crushed by tree as Storm Otto brings 100mph winds+ Police had key DNA evidence 16 years before Andrew Malkinson cleared of rape
  
 $ rsstail -1 -n5 -N -u https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/World.xml $ rsstail -1 -n5 -N -u https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/World.xml
- Ukraines Allies, Facing a Prolonged Conflict, Pledge Unity + Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Claims Another Small Gain as Counteroffensive Pushes On 
- How a TinyNATO Nation Tackled a Big Problem: Arming Ukraine + Amid Attacks, Ukraines Grain Exports Get a Lifeline From Romania 
- Why Did a Turkish City Withstand the Earthquake When Others Crumbled? + Tony Blair, Former U.K. Leader, Is Suddenly Back in Favor 
- A Russian Mole in Germany Sows Suspicions at Home, and Beyond + In France, Some Public Pools Are Victims of Budget Woes 
- Rishi Sunak Pursues Deal on Northern Ireland+ Thai Court Dismisses Pitas Renomination
  
 $ date -R -u $ date -R -u
-Sat, 18 Feb 2023 01:04:57 +0000+Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:45:48 +0000
  
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