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Linux USB-Driver: initial release of vp-usb-lock

Posted by Hemos on from the new-tools-to-secure dept.

Tim 'pez2001' Theede writes "vp-usb-lock is a Linux kernel driver and PAM module that utilizes the PC wireless USB lock and makes it possible to use it as authentication method for your Linux box. It is easy to install, but needs access to the sources of the kernel and PAM to build correctly. It has been tested under Fedora Core 2 with a custom made 2.6.7-1.494.2.2 kernel, but it should also work with other kernel versions and distributions. Of course it's GPL'ed! download it"

2 of 15 comments (clear)

  1. How does it work ? by noselasd · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Anyone got a description on how this thing really work ?
    e.g, what does it use to authenticate just _your_ key ?
    And is there a key on the linux box key that can potentionally be
    stolen, thus rendering your device useless ?

  2. one more gadget to carry around? by wolfb · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I prefer using my bluetooth phone for the same purpose. Is there anything similar to sailing clicker for linux? Before anyone gets worked up about the potential differences in security, let me say that I only want to lock my computer when I walk away. I wouldn't voluntarily use any device as the sole means of authentication, and I don't have anything that would be made more secure by such a device.