Re: [dm-crypt] Pass+keyfile

[Arno Wagner <arno@wagner.name>]

On Tue, Dec 02, 2014 at 03:43:53 CET, 0x14@unseen.is wrote:
> >No bad logic so far, I overlooked that you use plain devices
> >and that you seem to be after some form of plausible deniablility,
> >not after increased security. Sorry.
> 
> Some form of increased security with help of plausible deniability :-p
> I assumed it sounds and looks like another snake oil, so I came here
> for professional opinion :)
> 
> >So if that is your goal, that would work. But be aware that
> >you always have to type the full (long) command in and that
> >you must make sure it does not end up on disk (shell history),
> >otherwise it becomes obvious the two things are not random.
> 
> Actually, I was writing a bash script to simplify things a bit
> before I realize I need to clarify things here :) And I know about
> HISTIGNORE and stuff.
> 
> What`s your opinion anyways? You do support some "plausible
> deniability" efforts with reservations, as I understood. 

Actually the other way round. I think plausible deniability is
dangerous to the people using it in most situations. I am not 
going to help with it.

Arno

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