Password Key Version 3.0.2
          by Carl Powell III

Introduction

Password Key™ was designed to provide a limited amount of security to your system with emphasis on "security without modification" in its processes.  That means that, even though it offers a fairly high level of security to the average "looker", it does not in any way, affect either the hardware configuration, system software or any of your files.

When used properly, Password Key™ should provide you with at least the knowledge of "illegal attempts" to enter your system, and at best, with a system that is left alone with its integrity kept complete.

What does it do?

Password Key™ is designed to be set as the startup application for your computer. When it is run, it records the date and time that the session was started, covers the screen, locks you out of any other programs that may be running (including the finder) and then waits for the user to enter the password.  (It can also be run anytime you want in a multi-finder environment for added security while taking a break, etc.)

If the correct password is entered, it records the fact that this was a "successful entry," then quits, allowing access to your system. However, if an incorrect entry is made, the entry, along with the date and time are recorded for you to view later. After five (5) incorrect entries, the user is warned that the system is shutting down, a siren is played, the illegal entry is recorded and the computer is shut down.

If the user attempts to break out of the program using any command key sequence, the system records the attempt and then shuts down immediately, keeping them from accessing the system.

When you start your system back up after an illegal attempt, the program starts up as usual and waits for the password. If you enter the correct password, it verifies whether or not an illegal attempt was made and will alert you to view the records if one was made since your last successful logon. If there has been an unsuccessful attempt, you will be given an opportunity to view the Password Key™ Log file.  The screen looks like this:

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