tcmay@netcom.com writes:
P.S. I'm not hung up on passphrases as a major weakness. I think theft of keys and keystroke capturing on compromised machines are much more important practical weaknesses.
Certainly passwords are not the only threat, and the rarity of Tempest equipment at the local computer store does mean that the TLAs keep an ability to spy on anyone they can aim an antenna at, but for some folks (read: most folks) there might be much easier ways. I actually don't worry so much about RF monitoring because the natural evolution of computers is slowly killing emmisions. Particularly for battery operated equipment and equipment near OSHA inspectors. -kb -- Kent Borg +1 (617) 776-6899 kentborg@world.std.com kentborg@aol.com Proud to claim 31:15 hours of TV viewing so far in 1994!