The first 16 bits of the message digest in a PGP signature are translated in the clear, also referred to as "cleartext" or "plaintext" ("How PGP Works"). The cleartext is not encrypted in any way and can be read by anyone without the use of a key ("How PGP Works"). At first glance, this might seem like a security compromise, but with the use of a has
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