JCSoft SignOn FAQ

1. Why JCSoft SignOn is easier and more secure
Most of username, password protection programs require you to create a Master password. JCSoft SignOn doesn't require a master password. Why this is better? Following are the the details:
What's wrong with Master password
  • Have to remember the master password, if you forget your master password you lost all your data
  • Have to type in master password everytime you want to use the program
  • Vulnerable to spy software that secretly record your keystrokes (especially when you have to type in the master password so many times)
  • Single layer of protection with master password. If spyware got your master password all your secrets are exposed

  • Why JCSoft SignOn is better
  • Use your login credentials. Don't need to type in another password
  • Not vulnerable to keystroke recording spywares
  • Based on proven security services provided by your operating system
  • Two layers of protections

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    2. What's two layers of protection provided by JCSoft SignOn

  • First layer: your login credential, protect against anyone that doesn't know your password
  • Second layer: JCSoft SignOn private key, protect agaist any trojan horse program that managed to get onto your system

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    3. How secure is JCSoft SignOn
    JCSoft SignOn makes use of the security services (use Triple-DES internally) provided by Windows operating system. Microsoft uses the same services to protect files on your file system. By using SignOn private key JCSoft SignOn is more secure than encrypted files offerred by your Windows operating system.

    4. If I change my login password will my previous SignOn data still be valid
    Yes, because JCSoft SignOn makes use of the security services provided by operating system, this is taken care of by the operating system.

    5. How can I see all the websites that has been captured
    Click the drop-down arrow of the SignOn Button. Select "Sites", you will see all the websites you captured. You can quickly navigate and sign-on to all recorded sites using "Sites" menu item.
     
    6. Can I change the title of the website that I captured?
    Yes, in "Edit Password" dialog box you can type in a more informative title in the "Title" field. Make sure there is no duplicate titles in all the websites. Otherwise we will only display the first one.
     
    7. Can I take the captured information and use them on another machine?
    Yes, select "Export" in the drop-down menu. See User's Guides for more information
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