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| If the first algorithm WinSCP finds is below the //warn below here// line, you will see a warning box when you make the connection, similar to that for [[ui_login_ssh#encryption_options|cipher selection]]. | If the first algorithm WinSCP finds is below the //warn below here// line, you will see a warning box when you make the connection, similar to that for [[ui_login_ssh#encryption_options|cipher selection]]. | ||
| - | ===== Repeat key exchange ===== | + | ===== Options Controlling Key Re-exchange ===== |
| If the session key negotiated at connection startup is used too much or for too long, it may become feasible to mount attacks against the SSH connection. Therefore, the SSH2 protocol specifies that a new key exchange should take place every so often; this can be initiated by either the client or the server. | If the session key negotiated at connection startup is used too much or for too long, it may become feasible to mount attacks against the SSH connection. Therefore, the SSH2 protocol specifies that a new key exchange should take place every so often; this can be initiated by either the client or the server. | ||