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From the article: > While Sync uses BitTorrent technology, people’s files are not accessible to outsiders. Only those who have the unique private key can acces
by qiemem 13y ago
From the article:
> While Sync uses BitTorrent technology, people’s files are not accessible to outsiders. Only those who have the unique private key can access the shared folder.
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> “All the traffic is encrypted using a private key derived from the shared secret. Your files can be viewed and received only by the people with whom you share your private secret,” BitTorrent explains.
- mrcharles 13y agoI read the page, but that doesn't seem clear to me. If they have encrypted versions of my files, they still don't technically have access to them.
- lifeguard 13y agoNo. Only key holders have access to the data being shared. It is up to you to authorize every share with a key. Single use keys can also be generated. There are relays if you need them due to firewalls: "We also provide such additional methods of ensuring connectivity as relay and tracker servers." But you can opt out of this config.
- mtgx 13y agoSecurity wise, is this that different from just making a private torrent yourself and giving it to someone you know?
- deno 13y agoIt’s equivalent of making a private torrent of your encrypted content then giving your friend the torrent metadata AND decryption key. That is not including additional features.