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Topic starter 20/02/2019 9:38 pm
Dear Remcos users,
a new Remcos update is being developed, containing some fixes for a few bugs reported by customers.
I have a new feature in mind and I'm curious to hear your feedback.
What do you think about the addition of a Keyfile option for Remcos connection?
Basically, in Agent Builder and in Local Settings -> Listening Ports it will be given the option to use a Keyfile instead of the usual text password.
The current password option will be kept, but the keyfile option provides some advantages:
1) Stronger encryption key for connection (Remcos can generate a keyfile with proper key length and key entropy)
2) No need to type/remember a password, just use the same keyfile
3) Keyfile can be automatically generated by Remcos, it will be saved in Remcos folder.
But something which should be taken care of:
1) Losing the keyfile means losing your connections.
Β Β You will always need to keep/transfer your keyfile after you move/reinstall/update Remcos.
Β Β It won't be possible to retrieve your connections if you deleted or lost the keyfile.
Who is this option for:
Users who want superior protection for their connection, against attacks consisting in sniffing traffic and bruteforcing password.
Who is this option NOT for:
Inexperienced users who may lose the keyfile.
What do you think about the addition of this option?
Would you use this option?
Screenshot of the idea (design will be improved before release):
https://prnt.sc/mnpe63
01/07/2019 8:24 pm
It's a kind of two-factor authentication, very much like Keyfile security. π
18/02/2021 1:13 am
This Is A Nice Option And I'm Using It Right Now...
It's Also Possible To Encrypt The stub Based On That Key So Antivirus Can't Detect The New Agent When Generated? π