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Linux Distributions Storing Wi-Fi Passwords In Plain Text

Posted by timothy on from the right-under-the-doormat dept.

Bill Dimm writes "An article on Softpedia claims that Linux distributions using NetworkManager are storing Wi-Fi passwords in plain text in /etc by default. The article recommends encrypting the full disk or removing NetworkManager and using a different tool like netctl. Some of the article comments claim the article is FUD. Is this a real problem?"

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  1. My password is printed on the side of my router by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I have Verizon FIOS, and the password is printed on the side of the router.