On a server I have a public key auth only for root account. Is there any point of logging in with a different account?

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    38 days ago

    No you can alias that command and hijack the password promt via bashrc and then you have the root password as soon as the user enters it.

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        48 days ago

        There are many ways to harden against it, but “just disable root auth” is not really it, since it in itself does not add much.

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          48 days ago

          ??

          Seriously - if you’re “advising” on linux best practices, get lots of liability insurance.

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          48 days ago

          So, you learned about .bashrc today, and you’re now an expert?
          Perhaps stand down and let the experts have their say.

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      38 days ago

      No, that’s not how it works.
      You really should stop talking shit about things you know nothing about.
      Truly sad.