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1. Comment - Microsoft slowly seals its lips about its police toolkit

   (May 7, 2008 - 11:38 PM)

   The big difference here is the stick, as reported will allow investigators to get around the screen saver, mount and operate software without knowing any system passwords to start off with. This is some system acces hole that is a security threat in a business atmosphere.
   
   As for the stick being reversed engineered. I think that will be sooner than later. There are enough crooked people working in police forces around the country. And with the falling economy, there are many that need that extra income. Maybe not a police officer but some staff worker.

2. Comment - Microsoft slowly seals its lips about its police toolkit

   (May 7, 2008 - 11:34 PM)

   Not a bad idea but if you are already logged in, there is a chance that your encrypted drive is already unlocked.
   
   I have had this discussion with one of our IT staff about using double encryption for sensitive files. One for the file system and one for the files. The file system would become decrypted at login and the files when opened.
   
   If the file is closed, then the file is now protected.
   
   The only problem is many applications don't know how to handle encrypted files.
   
   Also, will your passwords be stored in memory for analysis later?
   
   Best way to start to protect yourself? Stop using Windows and then you are sure that there is no Microsoft back door on your system.