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On Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:49:00 +0200
Fabian Keil wrote:

> RW <rwmaillists@googlemail.com> wrote:
 
> > In the end I went with 128 bit aes-cbc since it's the fastest
> > setting and Bruce Schneier recommends 128 over 256 AES as being
> > more secure.  
> 
> Can you provide the source for the "as being more secure" part?

More likely to remain secure, if you prefer.