On 2012-01-19 5:42 PM, Alan McKinnon <alan.mckin...@gmail.com> wrote:
There's no known way to decrypt a mail like that without the single private key needed (this works exactly like https traffic to your bank). I feel very confident saying "no known way" as cracking that puzzle has been the Holy Grail of maths prizes for 40 years and no-one has announced success. Seeing as mathematicians are a vain lot, and the one that accomplishes this feat with be showered with honour and glory for all time (making Einstein look like a child), it's a safe assumption that it hasn't been done yet.
Heh - yeah, *loved* the movie 'Sneakers'... Setec Astronomy == Too Many Secrets
