Re: ssh encryption
hypnos <hypnos@m-net.arbornet.org> writes:
> I started sshd with the -d (debug) option to try to
> figure this out, and I think I have my answer, but I
> want to make sure.
>
> Am I correct in assuming that the encryption between
> client/server is started before any exchange of data
> takes place? Specifically, I'm wondering if the
> username is passed in clear-text or encrypted when
> using the -l <username> option to ssh client.
User name and password sent over ssh are encrypted.
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