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From Zlatko Matić
Subject How to secure pgpass file from unauthorized reading of passwords ? (WIndows)
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Responses Re: How to secure pgpass file from unauthorized reading of passwords ? (WIndows)  (Martijn van Oosterhout <kleptog@svana.org>)
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Hello.
 
It seems that for all automated tasks (backup, autovacuum etc.) passwords should be provided by pgpass file.
But, anyone can read pgpass file....
 
How can I make it secure that nobody can read it, except programs for backup and autovacuum ?
 
Thanks,
 
Zlatko

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