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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. | ||
| - | 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. | ||