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RE: Laptop Password.
From: "Shenk, Jerry A" <jshenk () decommunications com>
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:13:56 -0400
If you're doing a pen-test, it would seem that your main objective is to get the data. Just pull the drive out, use a linux box to make an image use dd (other options exist) and then mount it using the loop option to access the data. -----Original Message----- From: Nervox [mailto:nervox () gmail com] Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 7:38 AM To: pen-test () securityfocus com Subject: Laptop Password. Greetings Part of a small audit i did in the company some laptops are found to have a password(either PoP or just to change values in the BIOS).On a desktop most of the time all you need is to take out the battery to get rid of it, but for laptops (DELL in this case) i know that it is in (if memory serve correct) an EPROM.In case of theft i know that the PoP will protect form a casual thief but i know first hand that DELL has a backdoor system , they send the serial number to the mother company (always wanted to say that) they check if it stolen and if not they send a password to be entered. Now is there a possibility that someone has created a generator for these password?Is it known ? I mean security throughout obscurity (if you can call it like this in this case) is obviously something that i wouldn't trust. Any comment /Ideas? Best Regards Nervox ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ This List Sponsored by: Cenzic Concerned about Web Application Security? Why not go with the #1 solution - Cenzic, the only one to win the Analyst's Choice Award from eWeek. As attacks through web applications continue to rise, you need to proactively protect your applications from hackers. Cenzic has the most comprehensive solutions to meet your application security penetration testing and vulnerability management needs. You have an option to go with a managed service (Cenzic ClickToSecure) or an enterprise software (Cenzic Hailstorm). Download FREE whitepaper on how a managed service can help you: http://www.cenzic.com/news_events/wpappsec.php And, now for a limited time we can do a FREE audit for you to confirm your results from other product. Contact us at request () cenzic com for details. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ **DISCLAIMER This e-mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete this e-mail message. The contents do not represent the opinion of D&E except to the extent that it relates to their official business. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This List Sponsored by: Cenzic Concerned about Web Application Security? Why not go with the #1 solution - Cenzic, the only one to win the Analyst's Choice Award from eWeek. As attacks through web applications continue to rise, you need to proactively protect your applications from hackers. Cenzic has the most comprehensive solutions to meet your application security penetration testing and vulnerability management needs. You have an option to go with a managed service (Cenzic ClickToSecure) or an enterprise software (Cenzic Hailstorm). Download FREE whitepaper on how a managed service can help you: http://www.cenzic.com/news_events/wpappsec.php And, now for a limited time we can do a FREE audit for you to confirm your results from other product. Contact us at request () cenzic com for details. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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- Laptop Password. Nervox (Jun 28)
- Re: Laptop Password. Jacob Weeks (Jun 28)
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- Fwd: Laptop Password. Ben Nell (Jun 28)
- RE: Laptop Password. Password Crackers, Inc. (Jun 28)
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- RE: Laptop Password. Shenk, Jerry A (Jun 28)
- Re: Laptop Password. krimsonline (Jun 28)
- Re: Laptop Password. Nervox (Jun 29)