Re: exploring the use of manual encryption of passwords (newbie)

From: David Eather (eather_at_tpg.com.au)
Date: 09/29/04 

Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2004 13:42:21 +1000

Paul Rubin wrote:
> "Alex D" <anon@anon.anon> writes:
>> I want to avoid anyone peeking over my shoulder and memorize some of
>> the passwords,
>
> I don't see why you need fancy encryption for that. Just write the
> words backwards or something. Also, it's simple enough to avoid
> pulling out the paper when someone is looking over your shoulder.
>
>> or even worse: forget or lose the piece of paper.
>
> Think of the paper as a $20 bill. You've probably carried $20 bills
> in your pocket any number of times. How often have you forgotten and
> lost one? Just exercise the same level of care with the piece of
> paper, and you shouldn't forget or lose it.

As extra security write the password on the $20 bill. If you lose it the
person who finds it will spend it and forever break the link between
password and you.

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