Re: Using non-printable characters in passwords

["Tim Greer" <chatmaster () charter net>]

One that throws people off for file names and directory names, especially in
certain platforms, is ALT+255. :-)
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Regards,
Tim Greer  chatmaster () charter net
Server administration, security, programming, consulting.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Birl" <sbirl () temple edu>
To: <security-basics () securityfocus com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 11:41 AM
Subject: Using non-printable characters in passwords


> Using cross-platform keyboards (SUN, Windows, Mac), how does one use
> non-printable characters in their passwords?
>
> Since I work cross-platform, I use only a limited number of characters
> while holding down the CTRL key.
>
> Whilst searching Google, I came across a SecurityFocus article that said:
> "hold down the ALT key while pressing the 1,2, and 9 keys on the numeric
> keypad"
>
> Additionally, the Google search I used
>       non-printable characters passwords
> came up with more information about recovery and programs to avoid using
> non-printable characters.
>
> Are there any other combinations?  If I recall correctly, a SANS
> instructor mentioned making use of the "Print Screen" key.
>
>
> Thanks in advance
>
>  Scott Birl
http://concept.temple.edu/sysadmin/
>  Senior Systems Administrator            Computer Services   Temple
University
>
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