Re: Automation issue
It is not possible to securely encrypt passwords in a way that still allows for automatic use. Even the passwords stored in a site can be retrieved. They are not encrypted, they are only obfuscated. If WinSCP can retrieve them, anyone can.
See https://winscp.net/eng/docs/guide_protecting_credentials_for_automation
See https://winscp.net/eng/docs/guide_protecting_credentials_for_automation