Important Tips:

• DO NOT compose your message using your email client, most automatically save draft copies on the server or your hard disk. Either compose your message directly in the text box below or paste it from a text editor that does not save drafts. Some example editors include:
  • Windows: Notepad
  • Mac: TextEdit
  • Any: Emacs w/ auto-save-mode off (usually this is the default, but check the mode line).
• If at all possible, exchange passwords (i.e. keys) in person; noisey cafes with good wine are best. :^)
• Be careful with attachments! Best not to use them unless you know how to use something like openssl.
• If you start a thread encrypted, always use encryption. If you encript only parts, some of the encrypted words will will almost surely appear in plain text too. This makes cracking much easier.
• And yes its a pain, but don't always use the same password. Go to the noisey cafe, enjoy wine, and exchange keys more often! More seriously, maximum caution requres that one NOT use an encrypted mail to exchange new passwords since they will only be as strong as the original password.