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SSH public keys, or, how not to expose a password

As an independent Linux/Unix consultant, I am often asked to work on machines that I have never used before, and so I need a password to log in. While I can be given a password over the phone, that frequently … Continue reading

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Home Computer Security Tips for Corporate Professionals

Your IT department has probably locked down your computer at work with all sorts of security precautions, given you strict guidelines about how to choose passwords and how often to change them, and provided backups and fail-safes to make sure … Continue reading

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