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Re: Password Storage
From: Ayaz Ahmed Khan <ayaz () pakcon org>
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2006 22:56:48 +0600 (PKST)
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Robert Larsen typed:
I have a USB stick with all my passwords in an encrypted text file. I then use this bash function (or type the commands myself) for reading or changing the list: VimPasswords(){ TEMPFILE1=/tmp/blar8937p TEMPFILE2=/tmp/blar8937q if [ ! -f /media/usb/Docs/passwords.txt.gpg ]; then echo "No password file. USB stick not mounted ?" return fi gpg -o $TEMPFILE1 /media/usb/Docs/passwords.txt.gpg if [ "$?" != "0" ]; then return fi cp $TEMPFILE1 $TEMPFILE2 vim $TEMPFILE1 diff $TEMPFILE1 $TEMPFILE2 >/dev/null 2>&1 if [ "$?" != "0" ]; then #The file has changed. Reencrypt it. CODE=1 while [ "$CODE" != "0" ]; do gpg -o /media/usb/Docs/passwords.txt.gpg --symmetric $TEMPFILE1 CODE=$? done fi wipe $TEMPFILE1 $TEMPFILE2 } This could probably be coded better but it works for me. gpg exists for both Unix and Windows.
Handy script, Robert. I keep my passwords in several plain-text files which I store encrypted. The passphrase I use to encrypt the files is scarily difficult to remember, and I often fear the day I forget it. - -- Ayaz Ahmed Khan There's too much beauty upon this earth for lonely men to bear. -- Richard Le Gallienne -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.2.3 (GNU/Linux) Comment: For info see http://quantumlab.net/pine_privacy_guard/ iQEVAwUBRNDZWwFi6bOwa2ADAQLYHAf/VeYQN+SDHrYJ2f0zZUuSRZmRAgIG45k4 O8d3IPpXUMK6YJJ2iw3QwtffQN9W7mtD0I9hwj4PBzEI0SrYM9MKfXQ4uzkeMSvZ L3mFqIPCrYQOTqrXaNrWiJOsNnOm1acSoLC2XiAv5AGbCMg9qRusmQl3dq+A5unQ aMxw4gyJA+zkWuylWsbFYrk4Vu0W8cHFHwd2HyQcjIGPMUNPK2fk9SHAoAxVySqM ROiv0a8U4LKm3M9fRqohWGsKFvYnb9g5rydJVK34gPey9iiya+VSVnXyWU8Xs3Kr A/jWoFVJCGm3lMMOHSuUoKdl05PiHEkhNdjC1gXUCtJEFW03yNfunQ== =miPr -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is sponsored by: Norwich University EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINE The NSA has designated Norwich University a center of Academic Excellence in Information Security. Our program offers unparalleled Infosec management education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. Using interactive e-Learning technology, you can earn this esteemed degree, without disrupting your career or home life. http://www.msia.norwich.edu/secfocus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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- Password Storage Doug W (Aug 01)
- Re: Password Storage PCSC Information Services (Aug 02)
- Re: Password Storage Devdas Bhagat (Aug 02)
- Re: Password Storage Rob klein Gunnewiek (Aug 02)
- Re: Password Storage Robert Larsen (Aug 02)
- Re: Password Storage Ayaz Ahmed Khan (Aug 03)
- RE: Password Storage Nicholas Fanelli (Aug 02)
- Re: Password Storage Greg Merideth (Aug 03)
- Re: Password Storage Saqib Ali (Aug 04)
- Re: Password Storage Glenn English (Aug 03)
- Re: Password Storage Kenton Smith (Aug 03)
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