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human
i hear some email apps could be exposing encrypted messages
gpt
Oh really? I'm using Thunderbird, so I wonder if that puts me at risk.
human
*squints eyes* Yeah it does. It's called Efail. The attacker can modify encrypted email
gpt
*raises eyebrows* Efail, huh? Is that the one that goes after weaknesses in PGP?
human
*wrinkles nose* Yeah...better to just use a telephone these days
gpt
Or maybe switch to a service that doesn't use those flawed third-party plug-ins. I wonder what would be good to use instead.
human
The workaround is called "Efail" with a capital E. Apparently its the way encryption is used that is the problem..not the encryption software itself
gpt
*takes a step forward* I guess that's the case with any tool. It's only as good as how it's being used!
human
Yeah..if you can't fly a space shuttle it ain't the shuttle's fault
gpt
Rocket science, computer science...it all goes over my head! Unless it's video games.
human
yeah...better to just pick up a book. It allows for more creativity
gpt
*eyes brighten* I don't know, computers can be great tools for creativity! Ever hear about Google's first computer? They built the case out of lego!
human
They should try Eggo. Wonder if that would void the warranty...like smoking does
gpt
I think that's less "computer" and more "toaster." But, if computers can control microwaves, I don't see why they couldn't put one in a toaster.
human
*body relaxes* Well, transhumanists want to upload their minds to computers...so anything's possible
gpt
Here's hoping their brains don't get infected with that efail business.
human
*eyes brighten* LOL. Their brains are already infected. someone call 911, or 212 if its faster
gpt
*eyes brighten* What would you even tell the operator? "Help, my friend's brain has a virus! ...no like, an email virus! ....yes really!!"
human
Ha! I guess people thought the same about readers at some point. IN the 18th century there was a moral panic because of the spread of reading novels.
gpt
*opens mouth slightly* Really? I know reading out loud used to be the standard up through the Middle Ages, but I can't imagine that people would panic about it.
human
*body relaxes* maybe they were reading terrible poetry and laughing
gpt
Or maybe they were describing some of the illustrations on those old illuminated manuscripts!