[geeks] palm security

[Zach Malone]

I found this from a different source, but yeah, thats pretty much the
problem with its built in password system (the article I saw used a hacked
link cable instead of infrared, and then used the debugger routines to get
the info).  A seperate PGP system might work ok, it really depends on the
technical savvy of those who you are worried might find your palm.
    Zach
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fogg, James" <JFogg at vicinity.com>
To: <geeks at sunhelp.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 8:44 AM
Subject: RE: [geeks] palm security


> I have seen articles that explain that the palm OS is incapable of being
> secured, and that info can be sucked out using a nearby palm and the
> infrared port.
>
> The article was written by a security guru and made an example from some
> consulting he did for the US military. As a result of this work, Colin
Powel
> (sp?) is no longer allowed to carry a palm.
>
> > > Anyone ever hear of anyway to secure these things?  My
> > current plan is to
> > > dump stuff more routinely, but frankly I need a place to be
> > able to record
> > > things like passwords (there are too many to remeber), and
> > I would like to
> > > be able to record personal notes without fear also.
> > >
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