FAQ


How secure is Keyring?

Currently the application is an alpha version and I'm certain it has many bugs and is pretty insecure. Will it keep your sister, mother, brother from getting your passwords ? Most definitely, but it will provide little protection against someone who has advanced knowledge of Linux.

It currently stores data on flash using blowfish encryption. I have not verified that my use nor implementation of blowfish is correct. (The implementation is available for public use from Counterpane Security.) Unfortunately data is unprotected while the application is running, and for a short time thereafter.  

Can I change my password?

Yes!! This is relatively new feature, so use it with caution.

What other features are you planning on adding?

The next release of keyring will have support for categorizing accounts. This feature will allow you to have different categories that accounts can be associated with. This will be compatible with existing the keyring 0.5 database format. I might also add support for secure password recover, depending upon demand.  If you have a feature you would really like to see implemented
drop me an email and I will consider it.

What happens if the database becomes corrupted?

Unfortunately there is currently no way to recover a corrupted database. You should backup
your database of passwords often.

Where is the database stored?

On my Sharp Zaurus SL-5500 the database is stored in /home/root/Applications/keyring and
is called pwd.db.

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