Mac people, i need help

[dwl137]

Originally Posted by igo4bmx

OSX is unixed based, and you can crack any unix/linux box by running a linux rescue cd and running a couple commands to reset the root password.

There are several ways to crack a windows password, with and without a cd. Windows is no better. It's far easier to crack any password if you actually have access to the computer. Where the big difference is made is in the ability (or inability) to retrieve a password or run an exploit from a remote location.

[smoger]

Originally Posted by igo4bmx

OSX is unixed based, and you can crack any unix/linux box by running a linux rescue cd and running a couple commands to reset the root password.

i know, i manage 3 OSX servers and about 40 end user machines. we had an issue where the boss didnt want to "waste" money on a firewall.. until half of the machines on the network were hosting fake paypal sites

and yes it was done remotely.

[dwl137]

Originally Posted by smoger

and yes it was done remotely.

I'm not surprised. Every system has their flaws, and in reality if someone wants in bad enough, they're going to get in, no matter what OS it is. Not running a firewall regardless of the OS is just plain careless as well.

[Intercooled T]

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[igo4bmx]

Originally Posted by dwl137

I'm not surprised. Every system has their flaws, and in reality if someone wants in bad enough, they're going to get in, no matter what OS it is. Not running a firewall regardless of the OS is just plain careless as well.

running pix 501 firewalls at every site here ;)