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KMTKMT

@verizon.net

 VPN Group Password Security

I recently needed to set up a new VPN connection when I changed operating systems. I need to decode the group password that was found in the PCF file and used this website to do it:

»www.unix-ag.uni-kl.de/~massar/bi···o-decode

Are there any security issues with doing this? They only have the encrypted password, I did not need to submit the server name, my username/password or the group name. They wouldn't be able to hack into the VPN connection with JUST the group password, right?


F430

@cox.net
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I need to decode the group password that was found in the PCF file
Why. The PCF file (at least the encrypted group password) is compatible between operating systems. No need to decode it.


Lasko

@cox.net
reply to KMTKMT
They probably will not be able to find your VPN or hack into it.

However you may also download the source for the decoder from the site and compile the program yourself. That way it avoids any concerns you may have

elnino

join:2006-08-27
Akron, OH

reply to KMTKMT
said by KMTKMT :

They wouldn't be able to hack into the VPN connection with JUST the group password, right?
That's why there are multi-factor authentication methods. You still need to login with your RSA token or at least another username/password.
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