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Using /usr/bin/passwd as login shell

I have a requirement to set up a SSH tunnel between two hosts. SSH server runs on a Linux host, and the SSH client (PuTTY) runs on a Windows host. I have set up a separate user account (say 'tunnel') ...
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Can the root of a system access to unencrypted data when using a double tunnel?

I connect to a DMZ gateway system (B) which is not secured. From this machine (B) I can connect to the final destination (C). A-->B-->C I created a ssh tunnel from A to B and forwarding the port 22 ...
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Security Concerns with X11 Forwarding

What are some of the security concerns and reasons either for or against allowing X11 Forwarding. I have generally taken an approach of not allowing it under the blanket guise of security. Recently, ...