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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. FUD by danbuter · · Score: 0, Troll

    I know it's FUD! It's anti-Linux, which by nature is perfect!!! -Stallman fan