Unix Root Password
To system administrators: use the rules. make sure every user uses a password. limit the number of people who know
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What is a password manager?
A password manager is software that helps a user to manage passwords and important information so that it can be
Read moreCracking Phones and Tablets
I don’t envy IT administrators and information security managers for many reasons but especially when it comes to the bring
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As you start to understand how Ubuntu works, you’ll become more and more aware of commonsense methods that will protect
Read moreDefects in Multistage Login Mechanisms
Some applications use elaborate login mechanisms involving multiple stages. For example: ■ Entry of a username and password. ■ A
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Some applications implement the facility for a privileged user of the application to impersonate other users, in order to access
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Applications often implement “remember me” functions as a convenience to users, to prevent them needing to reenter their username and
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Like password change functionality, mechanisms for recovering from a forgotten password situation often introduce problems that may have been avoided
Read moreSHADOW FILE
SHADOW FILE In Unix-like operating systems, /etc/shadow is used to increase the security level of passwords by restricting all but
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Executing SQL Statements from a Text File
Executing SQL Statements from a Text File The mysql client typically is used interactively, like this: shell> mysql db_name However,
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