VNC and encryption

[Dan Fulbright]

> I understand that VNC encrypts userid and password, but not the data.
>
> Are the data communicating between VNC server and client mainly key strokes,
> mouse strokes and screen display?  (Are NT login data (id and password)
> travelling alone the cable too?)
>
> If the above statement is correct, is it important for the key strokes,
> mouse strokes and screen display to be encrypted?
>
> How about if these traffic are initiating from internal network to the DMZ.
> Can it be "cracked" easily?
>
> Any pointers are appreciated.

You might consider Zebedee.  It is open source and available for both UNIX
and Windows 9x/NT.  It's quite easy to setup.

http://www.winton.org.uk/zebedee/

Dan Fulbright
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