IMGIITRoorkee / IMGIITRoorkee/PwManager

Encrypt and store encryption key

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medium
Dominant language
Python
Stars
1
Forks
27
PR merge metrics
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Description

Currently, the encryption key is stored as a plain text file. Implement encryption of the encryption key to improve security.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating where the encryption key is written and read, then determine how encrypted storage can preserve the existing behavior. Done means the key is no longer stored as plain text and password-manager operations still work.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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