Win XP security?

Corbett | October 2, 2003 4:10 PM

Problem: Today I got to the office and needed a login password for an XP box in order to get it back online without Nimda, SoBig, Blaster, and a bunch of other nasty viruses. But the techie responsible for the unit was out of the country, and couldn't be contacted.

Response: Time for a cup of coffee.

Result: I can't believe it only took about a half cup of coffee to compile a little Linux bootup floppy which modifies the encrypted passwords in the registry's SAM file, so that anyone can change the passwords and log on.

What kind of security is this? Makes you wonder...

Category: Ramble

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