Dead Man's Switch
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Dead Man's Switch
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#2Looks like the certificate on this site has since expired.
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#3This is a scary thing to be the person running, no? Could be the hook for a great thriller.
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#4Hmm I don't like the idea of involving a third (untrusted party) with what could be basically the key to your whole online identity.
I would love to see a system which allows your heirs to access online accounts without having to fear that a simple government request will hand them everything they need on a silver plate (including stuff not obviously related to you).
Probably physical objects need to be involved (code on paper etc) but then again how to make sure the next best burglar doesn't get the prize of his lifetime.
Does anyone know of such a solution?
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#5Hmm I don't like the idea of involving a third (untrusted party) with what could be basically the key to your whole online identity. I would love to see a system which allows your heirs to access online accounts without having to fear that a simple government request will hand them everything they need on a silver plate (including stuff not obviously related to you). Probably physical objects need to be involved (cod…
Probably physical objects need to be involved (code on paper etc) but then again how to make sure the next best burglar doesn't get the prize of his lifetime.
Does anyone know of such a solution?
Put it in a safe deposit box at your local bank?
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#6Haha. Very sensitive code over http!
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#7This is an idea that has been around in various forms for a number of years. A number of other sites have popped up but like a number of people have already said, I don't trust random third parties with the keys to my online life.
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#8Haha. Very sensitive code over http!
Not even just the code....your password and email are both over http.......
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#9This is an idea that has been around in various forms for a number of years. A number of other sites have popped up but like a number of people have already said, I don't trust random third parties with the keys to my online life.
Yet it's a problem to be solved.
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#10Haha. Very sensitive code over http!
Not even just the code....your password and email are both over http.......
The form action for login appears to be https, but not the code...
I don't know why people bother not just httpsing everything if they have the cert. It avoids these types of worries and appearance.