Date: 06 Dec 1997 22:28:11 +0100 From: Eivind Eklund <perhaps@yes.no> To: Jacques Vidrine <nectar@NECTAR.COM> Cc: freebsd-hackers@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Telnet Root access Message-ID: <8667p240wk.fsf@bitbox.follo.net> In-Reply-To: Jacques Vidrine's message of Fri, 5 Dec 1997 23:32:02 -0600 (CST) References: <Pine.BSF.3.96.971205232838.3763A-100000@kai.communique.net>
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Jacques Vidrine <nectar@NECTAR.COM> writes: > Actually, who knows if SSH is _really_ safe? Have you checked with a > packet sniffer to see if everything is really encrypted all the time? > > Personally, I only use my computer from a serial console (they can sniff > modern monitors too easily). Never even across phone lines. Sometimes I > get nervous if I can't see the entire length of my serial cable!! > > :-) :-) Serial cables are the easiest to tap by radio, IIRC - easier than monitors. Guess what? Your keyboard cable can be tapped by radio easily. Fiber can be tapped by somebody with physical access; I'm not certain if this tech is available to ordinary civilians. The demonstration I got a report from was by the norwegian military (but open to the public). Encryption is the way to go. Eivind.
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