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AA-2009.0009 -- [PGP/GPG] -- AusCERT has generated a new PGP/GPG Key to use for signing and having data encrypted to

Date: 21 January 2009

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AA-2009.0009                  AUSCERT Advisory

                                 [PGP/GPG]
        AusCERT has generated a new PGP/GPG Key to use for signing
                       and having data encrypted to
                              22 January 2009
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        AusCERT Advisory Summary
        ------------------------


OVERVIEW:

      AusCERT has generated a new PGP/GPG Key to use for signing and
      having data encrypted to.

      This key will come into effect as of: 1st February 2009


IMPACT:

      PGP and GPG users are required to import AusCERT's new public key
      into their keyring so that they can validate future bulletins and 
      other communications.  

      AusCERT will no longer be using the old key - 
      key id: 720360CD
      fingerprint: FA 00 06 3C D2 B4 B4 DC  40 68 73 AC 31 40 C8 F6


DETAILS:

      The key can be downloaded from our website [1] over SSL to secure
      the transaction.

      You can verify the contents of this file by loading the key into
      your keyring, and issuing the command:

      % gpg 92489DB8.asc

      This will produce the following output:

      gpg: armor header: Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967
      pub  1024D/92489DB8 2009-01-19 AusCERT (Australia's National CERT) <auscert@auscert.org.au>
      sig        92489DB8 2009-01-19   [selfsig]
      sig        720360CD 2009-01-19   AUSCERT <auscert@auscert.org.au>
      sub  4096g/B78D408A 2009-01-19 [expires: 2011-01-19]
      sig        92489DB8 2009-01-19   [keybind]
  
      If you require further information you can contact AusCERT via 
      phone and confirm the Key ID and fingerprint. To phone AusCERT 
      call +61 7 3365 4417.
 

REFERENCES:

      [1] AusCERT PGP Public Key
          https://www.auscert.org.au/1967

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile:      (07) 3365 7031
Telephone:      (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
                AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
                which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
                On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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