[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> PGP private keys are stored in a keyring file on the hard disk.  If an
> intruder were able to steal the private key ring, can he use the private
> key without the passphrase?

No.

> Is it significantly easier to brute-force
> the passphrase if one has the private key ring?

It depends on the quality of the passphrase. You don't have to worry if 
your passphrase is strong enough. (Beware that a strong passphrase is much 
longer than your average 8 char password).


Edwin


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