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@ -258,10 +258,11 @@ In this example, the following keys are stored in the following locations
leave the `vault` VM, so it is extremely unlikely ever to be obtained by leave the `vault` VM, so it is extremely unlikely ever to be obtained by
an adversary (see below). Second, an adversary who *does* manage to obtain an adversary (see below). Second, an adversary who *does* manage to obtain
the master secret key either possesses the passphrase to unlock the key the master secret key either possesses the passphrase to unlock the key
(if one is used), or they do not. If they do, then they can simply use (if one is used) or does not. An adversary who *does* possess the passphrase
the passphrase in order to legally extend the expiration date of the key can simply use it to legally extend the expiration date of the key
(or remove it entirely). If they do not, then they cannot use the key at (or remove it entirely). An adversary who does *not* possess the passphrase
all. In either case, an expiration date provides no additional benefit. cannot use the key at all. In either case, an expiration date provides no
additional benefit.
By the same token, however, having a passphrase on the key is of little By the same token, however, having a passphrase on the key is of little
value. An adversary who is capable of stealing the key from your `vault` value. An adversary who is capable of stealing the key from your `vault`