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    nt offline passwd cracker security

    Hey guys My teacher showed me a program called Nt Offline Passwd Cracker from http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/bootdisk.html. I was wondering is there anyway to block this besides a bios password.
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    I couldn't get to the site so I'm not sure what the program does but here's a great resource on how to secure all types of servers.

    http://www.antionline.com/tutorials/?c=7
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    If a person has phisical access to the box and is malicious, you already lose.

    That is why phisical security is just as important as digital security.
    Everyone is going to die, I am just as good of a reason as any.

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    Well, as XTC46 correctly observes, if someone has physical access you are doomed That is why servers are generally kept behind locked doors.

    Here is an interesting site on the subject:

    http://www.petri.co.il/reset_domain_...ws_2000_ad.htm

    I would point out the distinction between "cracking" a password and "re-setting" it. If a malicious individual re-sets a password, they advertise their intrusion.


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    Re: nt offline passwd cracker security

    ditto
    \"The only truly secure system is one that is powered off, cast in a block of concrete and sealed in a lead-lined room with armed guards - and even then I have my doubts\".....Spaf
    Everytime I learn a new thing, I discover how ignorant I am.- ... Black Cluster

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    There actually is a way to block this. I'm not up to speed on how but rest assured that it is possible. I witnessed a friend try it at our local library and when he rebooted the system The disk didnt have any effect? I think it may have something to do with disk partitioning.
    "Do you know why the system is slow?" they ask

    "It's probably something to do with..." I look up today's excuse ".. clock speed"
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    If it was in a library, the most likely method is to physically disconnect the drive. Otherwise go into the BIOS and remove the floppy from the boot sequence..............you would have to password protect the BIOS for that to be effective.


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    Treanglin:

    With physical access to the computer there is _no_ way to block the attacker. Everything you want to try to stop them is easily circumvented.... Remember, all he has to do is remove the HD, place it in a different system and boot to his own OS. Your HD is now his to do with what he wishes and his wishes probably don't equal your dreams.....
    Don\'t SYN us.... We\'ll SYN you.....
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    or if he is purley after destruction... a baseball bat will work fine.
    Everyone is going to die, I am just as good of a reason as any.

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    Okay guys thanks very much for all the info. I kinda suspected that there was no way to stop it but I thought I would ask anyways
    Wow this registration form makes me feel stupid. Im scared to go to the forums.

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