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You're correct, except not
You're correct in that the FileVault image is not encrypted with the user's password. It's encrypted with a private key that is stored in the keychain. The keychain, however, is encrypted with the user's password. [very slightly simplified]
That's why changing the account password through any method other than the Accounts prefpane results in numerous dialogs asking for the "password for the keychain 'login.'" A user cannot unlock a keychain unless the password is known, even if blessed with Admin powers. That's also why the Master Password is so important for FileVault - without that, any time the account password is forgotten all data becomes totally inaccessible. Keychain and FileVault are actually very secure if strong passwords are used.
You're correct, except not
I don't think you are correct. When I change my password on my computer or sometimes after I do a system software update, when I run a program than wants keychain access it pops up and says my keycahin password has changed do you want to update the key chain. I don't need to enter my password to do that (after what would I enter, my old one or my new one?). I just click okay. instant keychain access. |
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