I presume if he fails to deliver the goods on time you'll henceforth
consider 56 bit secure, in all eternity (=5-10 years)?
Strange kind of reasoning.
Marshall Clow writes:
> OK, Bob.
> You have claimed to be from Missouri.
> Show me.
>
> Here's an encrypted file, encrypted with a 56 bit key.
> Return to me the plaintext contents and I will pay you $175
> plus $25 so you can claim a profit.
>
> Since you say it will take about 3 days, I'll give you 10.
> This offer expires on at 11:59 PST November 7, 1999.
>
> Well?