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What are the disadvantages of saving my passphrase to a keyfile?

April 26, 2017disadvantages keyfile passphrase Saving

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What are the disadvantages of saving my passphrase to a keyfile?

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If someone else can access your keyfile they can decode all of the files that are protected by the passphrase. To prevent this, store your passphrase securely in a location where no-one else can access it.

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1. If someone else can access your keyfile then they can decode all of the files that are protected by the passphrase. 2.You must keep your passphrase securely stored where no-one else can access it.

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• If someone else can access your keyfile then they can decode all of the files that are protected by the passphrase. • You must keep your passphrase securely stored where no-one else can access it.