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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?"

3 of 341 comments (clear)

  1. FUD by danbuter · · Score: 0, Troll

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

  2. That's why Liux isn't 1st choice for security... by bogaboga · · Score: -1, Troll

    ...like it was mentioned and extensively discussed in this Slashdot submission not so long ago.

  3. "NetworkManager" by Gothmolly · · Score: -1, Troll

    If you are lame enough to use a GUI, you're lame enough to fail.

    This is what happens when you give people tools that they don't understand.

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