Re: root password is not stored in /etc/cipux/

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Subject: Re: root password is not stored in /etc/cipux/
From: Holger Levsen <debian@layer-acht.org>
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:37:15 +0100
Message-id: <[🔎] 200612122137.22712.debian@layer-acht.org>
In-reply-to: <[🔎] 200612121836.51387.rgx@gmx.de>
References: <[🔎] 200612120951.02371.christian.kuelker@cipworx.org> <[🔎] 200612121357.26649.christian.kuelker@cipworx.org> <[🔎] 200612121836.51387.rgx@gmx.de>

Hi,

On Tuesday 12 December 2006 18:36, RalfGesellensetter wrote:
> Most of those approaches apply sole obscurification without adding any
> extra security. But well, if it is just to keep out plain Knoppix
> users ;)

It will also make some people believe it's secure and they are easily 
exploitable then. -> bad idea.

Security by obscurity doesnt work, esp. if you discuss this on open & archived 
lists.

regards,
	Holger

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