Suggested update to add function: When the computer is turned on, the system partition password or PIM is entered without relying on the computer keyboard input?

[ckula9]

Suggested update to add function: When the computer is turned on, the system partition password or PIM is entered without relying on the computer keyboard input?

It is estimated that some computer motherboards come with a keyboard recorder at the factory, so even the most complex passwords lose their meaning. It can be designed like this:

Method 1: Every time the system partition password is entered after the computer is turned on, a random mapping table is displayed on the screen (each mapping is different): 0 as 4, 1 as 8, 2 as 3, 3 as 0, 4 as 6, 5 as 7, 6 as 1, d as p, e as b, etc. For example, my real password is 123456de, enter: 830671pb, unlock OK!

For the hint of the mapping table, you can check 3 options: letters, numbers, special symbols. The style of the hint of the mapping table can be matched with the XML file, so that you can modify the style yourself, and it is not so easy to see that it is the password hint of Veracrypt.

Method 2: Randomly arranged letters and numbers are displayed on the screen, and you can use the mouse to click instead of keyboard key input. Disadvantages: Not as good as method 1, mouse driver compatibility issues need to be considered

[idrassi]

Actually, VeraCrypt has already a similar feature for 5 years now (since version 1.24). It is not documented but I have made a Youtube video about EFI graphic mode that include visual keyboard. You can check the steps and the demo at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIVfPIbzu7Q

It is similar to your Method 2. You can use either mouse or move the cross using keyboard.

I will try to put this is document for people to use.

[ckula9]

Actually, VeraCrypt has already a similar feature for 5 years now (since version 1.24). It is not documented but I have made a Youtube video about EFI graphic mode that include visual keyboard. You can check the steps and the demo at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIVfPIbzu7Q

It is similar to your Method 2. You can use either mouse or move the cross using keyboard.

I will try to put this is document for people to use.

thanks for your reply!