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- | ====== A word of warning ====== | + | neger |
- | Like any security or cryptographic product, there are a number | + | |
- | of concerns that should be addressed. To use WinSCP securely, you should understand how the program works and the concepts involved. Improper usage is often | + | |
- | insecure usage, so please be sure to read the manual completely. | + | |
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- | ===== Host Security ===== | + | |
- | The security of the computer running WinSCP is a serious | + | |
- | concern. Trojan Horse and Backdoor programs can steal authentication credentials such as passwords and [[public_key#private|private keys]] | + | |
- | that have been stored or entered on the computer. Public computers | + | |
- | often have session monitoring software--including key loggers--or other malicious software. | + | |
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- | WinSCP can support SSH "keyboard-interactive" authentication | + | |
- | methods if offered by the server. With keyboard-interactive | + | |
- | authentication, the server can prompt for special credentials such | + | |
- | as a S/Key one-time password or RSA SecurID generated value. These | + | |
- | "disposable" credentials are preferable if you must use a public | + | |
- | computer. Contact your system administrator to find out if any form | + | |
- | of one-time authentication is offered. | + | |
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- | ===== Credentials Security ===== | + | |
- | Learn about choosing compromise between [[security_credentials|security of your credentials]] and convenience of handling them. | + |