string literals passwords in run only applications
string literals passwords in run only applications
- Subject: string literals passwords in run only applications
- From: Michael Turner <email@hidden>
- Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 14:45:20 -0500
RE:
> here's my solution. the biggest drawback is that the
> password must be typed in plain view.
Steve,
I've been wondering about a related subject.
If I were to include the password as a string literal, then save the
file as 'run only application' & ditch the original text file, would
that password be safe from prying eyes? How unsafe would that be?
Binary file isn't encrypted, nach, but it seems safe for my own use...
I wrote this cool URL Access (ftp) droplet/applet that uses this
technique, passed it to a friend, as he was able to use it from OS 9 (Im
on X), which is pretty exciting, but before I go and hand it off to
anyone else, I have to decide if it is safe.
Im initially thinking: "Fine on my desktop, but don't send out". What do
you think?
/Michael Turner
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