Re: RE:[PHP] Client Computer Registration

From: Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2006 07:36:37 +0000
Subject: Re: RE:[PHP] Client Computer Registration
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I don't see how its that much of a secuity risk, they create a ssh tunnel. All it does is add an extra layer of authentication. Its not like the password requirements are bypassed. On 10/3/06, Richard Lynch <ceo@l-i-e.com> wrote:
On Tue, October 3, 2006 2:33 am, Wesley Acheson wrote: They could also be doing something like giving the client an SSH key to download, I've heard of this situation in a bank before. Is the key tied to my hardware? At least that stops the virus/Trojan scenario. But not the petty thief who breaks in and takes my computer, and "oh look, now I have his bank account too! Sweet!!!" Puhleeze! Do you really want to bank with a place that does this? -- Some people have a "gift" link here. Know what I want? I want you to buy a CD from some starving artist. http://cdbaby.com/browse/from/lynch Yeah, I get a buck. So?


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