> -----Original Message----- > From: Richard Lynch [mailto:ceo@xxxxxxxxx] > Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 2:10 PM > To: Wesley Acheson > Cc: rjohari@xxxxxxxxxxxx; php-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: Re: RE:[PHP] Client Computer Registration > > On Tue, October 3, 2006 2:33 am, Wesley Acheson wrote: > > They could also be doing something like giving the client an SSH key > > to download, I've heard of this situation in a bank before. > > Is the key tied to my hardware? > > At least that stops the virus/Trojan scenario. > > But not the petty thief who breaks in and takes my computer, and "oh > look, now I have his bank account too! Sweet!!!" > > Puhleeze! > > Do you really want to bank with a place that does this? The registration doesn't replace a login with a username/ID and password. https://www.key.com/html/obi_security.html >From what I understand, I'd be in no more trouble if someone stole my computer today than if someone stole it after my bank implemented this registration method. I'm still required to provide a correct ID/password combination. I just can't login from an "unknown" computer without providing additional information. Or am I missing something? kgt -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
