[X4U] OK to keep passwords in Keychain?

net kat netkat at comcast.net
Sun Dec 4 10:57:37 PST 2005


..and maybe while typing the new password, I should sing "Jingle  
Bells" at the top of my lungs to scramble anyone trying to scan my mind.

nk





On Dec 4, 2005, at 12:43 PM, Steve Self wrote:

>> To really be secure turn your monitor and all room lights off  
>> while changing passwords. That completely halts prying eyes from  
>> seeing your password. IF you have trouble reading  the keyboard  
>> you can deftly use a flashlight.
>
> Ah, Grasshopper... One must protect against EM waves emanating from  
> the keyboard as well. Therefore, to be fully secure unplug the  
> keyboard as well...
>
> Of course this is not actually totally secure. Really the only way  
> to insure complete security is to power down the computer, carry  
> it, the keyboard and mouse, the monitor and all external devices  
> out into the courtyard and burn it all to fine ash. Carry the ash  
> to a swift moving river and pour about half of it into the white  
> water. Then conceal the remaining ash upon your person, and journey  
> to the top of a windy peak. Then cast this remaining ash into the sky.
>
> Sensei
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