Re: Web Keys and HTTP Signatures

Manu Sporny <msporny@digitalbazaar.com> wrote:

> The attack is only possible if a message is passed over a non-secure
> channel, right? That is, the spec is clear about passing all messages
> over HTTPS. Granted, that's not an excuse for the approach taken and
> it should be fixed, but the attack is only possible if messages are
> sent over an insecure channel, correct?

Saying "use HTTPS!" does not assure having a channel that is secure in
every respect. Trustworthy security requires careful arguments based
on specific security properties.

Greetings,
Norbert 

Received on Friday, 19 April 2013 08:00:14 UTC