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Re: Posting in public places and cookies

Posted by Dr. Bob on August 19, 2003, at 19:29:47

In reply to Re: Posting in public places and cookies, posted by stjames on August 18, 2003, at 19:46:52

> Double pass encryption would be better.
> Take the clear text passwd, crypt it, then use the
> cypher text (encrypted passwd) as the key to encrypt itself.

> I suggest a check box, "remember my password",
> with a short discussion of the dangers of this.
> "Checking this box means your password will be stored on your computer, encrypted, as a cookie.
> If others have access to your computer it is possible to get your real password for this cookie. Consider not saving your password if you post from a copmuter that is not your own" (or some such wording

Those are good suggestions, thanks!

Bob


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