Re: one time passwords (OTP) and SquirrelMail?

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Tomasz Chmielewski wrote:
>
> No, I would like to use exactly one password per session.
>
> And, as an alternative, it would be nice to be able to use the 
> "original" password.
>
>
> Technically, it could look more or less like this:
>
> - login with a OTP
> - SquirrelMail (or some plugin) looks up the real password in the 
> database, and connects to the IMAP server with that password
>
> A clear drawback is that the "real" password has to be probably stored 
> in plain in a database.
>
> However, this is still much more secure than logging with the main 
> password in some random internet cafe at the other end of the world, 
> probably running all sorts of keyloggers etc...
>
>

Ah, that's very different from what I had originally thought you meant.  
Yes, this is doable, perhaps even as a plugin.  I don't think anyone has 
implemented it before now though.  You handy with PHP?  Could be a fun 
project..

Chris

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