| 2008-11-11 14:40:02 |
LimCore |
description |
btw, there is no way to report a bug against "nm-applet", despite it being in the [search] list for Package in bugs.lanunchpad (is this a bug in lanuchpad?) plase move his bug report if needed.
When using nm-applet and G3 modem - I am asked for a PIN.
The PIN entry box shows the PIN on screen.
So, if I'm using G3 modem outside of my home (which is like, the point of it) then anyone can easly look over my shoulder to steal it (and grabbing g3 modem card is not that hard, then just enter my PIN and use my card...)
Combined with gnome-keyring (bug#296736 and/or bug#125075) I have to enter PIN each time so this is really bad.
Please make it show starred-out password.
by the way:
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Also PLEASE make the dialog auto-check was the same PIN just entered - to avoid asking g3 modem hardware for the same bad ping that would easily lead to SIM card lock-out.
Example, pin is 1234
BAD:
- guy enters "1235" (typo) but sees ****
- guy enters "4321" (he thinks it was the other way around)
- guy enters "4321" again - he wonders if he did a typo in "4321"
SIM card locks self.
GOOD solution:
- guy enters "1235" (typo) but sees ****
- guy enters "4321" (he thinks it was the other way around)
- guy enters "4321" and PIN entry menu warns "You already tried this PIN during this session (in last minutes) and it did not work. Your probably want to try another PIN" [enter another pin] [re-send again the wrong pin (can lock card!)]
so guy chooses to try another pin, tries "1234" (no typo this time) and it works |
When using nm-applet and G3 modem - I am asked for a PIN.
The PIN entry box shows the PIN on screen.
So, if I'm using G3 modem outside of my home (which is like, the point of it) then anyone can easly look over my shoulder to steal it (and grabbing g3 modem card is not that hard, then just enter my PIN and use my card...)
Combined with gnome-keyring (bug#296736 and/or bug#125075) I have to enter PIN each time so this is really bad.
Please make it show starred-out password.
If possible, add an [ ] show password option, same as it is for wifi passwords.
by the way:
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Also PLEASE (later?) make the dialog auto-check was the same PIN just entered - to avoid asking g3 modem hardware for the same bad pin that would easily lead to SIM card lock-out.
Example, pin is 1234
BAD:
- guy enters "1235" (typo) but sees ****
- guy enters "4321" (he thinks it was the other way around)
- guy enters "4321" again - he wonders if he did a typo in "4321"
SIM card locks self.
GOOD solution:
- guy enters "1235" (typo) but sees ****
- guy enters "4321" (he thinks it was the other way around)
- guy enters "4321" and PIN entry menu warns "You already tried this PIN during this session (in last minutes) and it did not work. Your probably want to try another PIN" [enter another pin] [re-send again the wrong pin (can lock card!)]
so guy chooses to try another pin, tries "1234" (no typo this time) and it works |
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