Re: [PEN-TEST] MacOS-9

[cdowns <cdowns () SKILLSOFT COM>]

Derrick Lewis wrote:

> I have been asked to test a system that is running MacOS-9. From what I
> know of (through checking the "wall closets" on my way out) they have a
> Cisco PIX-520 Firewall with a DMZ setup... Does anyone have any experience
> with penetrating Mac systems or can anyone point me to any resources that
> might assist me? Thank you.
>
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by default, macOS9 still uses cleartext passwords, so therefore if you are on
a lan such as novel or NT with macintosh clients, you can sniff out the
passwords on the network. the link for freaky static users was given a couple
of threads ago, and is by far the best macintosh "hack" resource
available.... there is also a site of from l0pht but it is a little outdated.

chris