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file encryption and yahoo desktop search

by tyro169 Feb 10, 2009 3:29AM PST

I used the file "properties" popup to encrypt a folder, and I then entered a pdf file into this folder. Later I entered a word contained in this pdf file into Yahoo Desktop Search, and it is able to locate the file. How does Yahoo Desktop Search get around the encryption protection ? And if Yahoo Desktop Search is able to get around the encryption could not other interned software ?

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Have you discussed "Single Sign On" ?
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Feb 10, 2009 11:01PM PST

Since you are logged in and have supplied your login password why shouldn't your account have access to this?

To test if your EFS is working, now try this from another account.

In closing did you backup your EFS "Credentials"?

If not, why not?
Bob

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Singel Sign On etc
by tyro169 Feb 11, 2009 7:17AM PST

I see. Thanks for your response. Actually I'm not trying to protect my client from other users; I just wanted to protect a few files from internet worms that might get into my computer to steal things like passwords, account numbers, social security numbers, etc. My client stays in my home and anyone can use it, so I don't have a password protected account.

So it seems like you're saying I need to establish a password protected account to prevent such internet worms from accessing my client, no ?

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Your choice here.
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Feb 11, 2009 8:31AM PST

Not to duplicate "how single sign on works" if you want that level of security you could run your internet access "in a virtual box." Most won't but EFS is not the answer.
Bob

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Use of virtual box to protect sensitive data
by tyro169 Feb 11, 2009 8:43PM PST

Thanks for the suggestion, but that seems a bit too heroic for my situation. After some thought, I think I'll just store the sensitive pdf files offline, and only bring them onto my computer when they're needed, trusting on Norton to fend off the worms for those short periods. Thanks again.

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Can I make a suggestion?
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Feb 11, 2009 8:50PM PST

There are new threats that Norton does not deal with yet.

I'm now installing AUTORUN EATER since most PCs AUTORUN any memory stick, CD, DVD, other? media you give it. This solves that. Read http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6142_102-0.html?forumID=5&threadID=328308&messageID=2968404&tag=forums06;forum-threads

Grif notes MBAM and SUPERANTISPYWARE at http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6122_102-0.html?forumID=44&threadID=319857&messageID=2925588&tag=forums06;posts#2925588

If you increase your defenses by not using IE/OE, installing AUTORUN EATER and weekly scans with the others you are going to be very secure.

I use IE for Windows Updates and these so I now scan monthly. However I don't run torrents, limewire or such either.
Bob

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Thanks
by tyro169 Feb 12, 2009 8:59PM PST

I installed autorun eater; I'll see how that works.

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