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update EC key size in help file
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python/ql/src/Security/CWE-326/WeakCryptoKey.qhelp

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<p>
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The three main asymmetric key algorithms currently in use are Rivest–Shamir–Adleman (RSA) cryptography, Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA), and Elliptic-curve cryptography (ECC).
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With current technology, key sizes of 2048 bits for RSA and DSA,
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or 224 bits for ECC, are regarded as unbreakable.
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or 256 bits for ECC, are regarded as unbreakable.
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</p>
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</overview>
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<recommendation>
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<p>
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Increase the key size to the recommended amount or larger. For RSA or DSA this is at least 2048 bits, for ECC this is at least 224 bits.
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Increase the key size to the recommended amount or larger. For RSA or DSA this is at least 2048 bits, for ECC this is at least 256 bits.
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</p>
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</recommendation>
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</references>
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</qhelp>
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