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Renewing and replacing a key isn't necessarily the same thing
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edit approved Jan 10, 2013 at 13:35
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edit approved Jan 10, 2013 at 13:35
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The more you use a key, the more time you give an attacker. Even though breaking 2048 bit is not considered possible with the current technology, being extra cautious and renewingreplacing the key is not at all a bad thing.

Moreover, someone could have managed to get your private key,without you being able to detect it. If he cannot repeat the action, then the advantage of the renewal is very clear.

The more you use a key, the more time you give an attacker. Even though breaking 2048 bit is not considered possible with the current technology, being extra cautious and renewing the key is not at all a bad thing.

Moreover, someone could have managed to get your private key,without you being able to detect it. If he cannot repeat the action, then the advantage of the renewal is very clear.

The more you use a key, the more time you give an attacker. Even though breaking 2048 bit is not considered possible with the current technology, being extra cautious and replacing the key is not at all a bad thing.

Moreover, someone could have managed to get your private key,without you being able to detect it. If he cannot repeat the action, then the advantage of the renewal is very clear.

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The more you use a key, the more time you give an attacker. Even though breaking 2048 bit is not considered possible with the current technology, being extra cautious and renewing the key is not at all a bad thing.

Moreover, someone could have managed to get your private key,without you being able to detect it. If he cannot repeat the action, then the advantage of the renewal is very clear.