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Re: Using non-printable characters in passwords
From: "Tim Greer" <chatmaster () charter net>
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2003 15:19:40 -0700
One that throws people off for file names and directory names, especially in certain platforms, is ALT+255. :-) -- Regards, Tim Greer chatmaster () charter net Server administration, security, programming, consulting. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Birl" <sbirl () temple edu> To: <security-basics () securityfocus com> Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 11:41 AM Subject: Using non-printable characters in passwords
Using cross-platform keyboards (SUN, Windows, Mac), how does one use non-printable characters in their passwords? Since I work cross-platform, I use only a limited number of characters while holding down the CTRL key. Whilst searching Google, I came across a SecurityFocus article that said: "hold down the ALT key while pressing the 1,2, and 9 keys on the numeric keypad" Additionally, the Google search I used non-printable characters passwords came up with more information about recovery and programs to avoid using non-printable characters. Are there any other combinations? If I recall correctly, a SANS instructor mentioned making use of the "Print Screen" key. Thanks in advance Scott Birl
http://concept.temple.edu/sysadmin/
Senior Systems Administrator Computer Services Temple
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Current thread:
- Using non-printable characters in passwords Birl (Aug 06)
- Re: Using non-printable characters in passwords Tim Greer (Aug 07)
- RE: Using non-printable characters in passwords Optrics Engineering - Shaun Sturby, MCSE (Aug 07)
- Re: Using non-printable characters in passwords Meritt James (Aug 07)
- RE: Using non-printable characters in passwords Manuel Lanctot (Aug 07)
- Re: Using non-printable characters in passwords Birl (Aug 07)
- RE: Using non-printable characters in passwords dave kleiman (Aug 08)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- RE: Using non-printable characters in passwords Optrics Engineering - Shaun Sturby, MCSE (Aug 07)
- Re: Using non-printable characters in passwords Jay Woody (Aug 08)
- Re: Using non-printable characters in passwords Mr Babak Memari (Aug 11)
- RE: Using non-printable characters in passwords Meidinger Chris (Aug 12)
- RE: Using non-printable characters in passwords Birl (Aug 26)
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