On Thu, 27 Nov 1997, Markus Schneider wrote: > >> linux (unix) is a quite secure system. But if somebody can get directly > >> to the server-computer, then it is easy to reboot computer to dos with a > >> boot disk, and use 2e-filesystem tools to get all files they want, like > >> shadowed password file, or any other only root-readable files. > > > > It can be done much easier, just put the linux boot disk (from any > > distribution) into the floppy, reboot the system, then mount > > the hard disk from the root's shell and the whole HD is yours without > > using any other OS !!! > > You can avoid this on many computers by disabling the "boot from floppy" > option in the BIOS and protect your BIOS by a password. Most recent PCs > moreover have the option for a special boot password in their BIOS to > prevent booting by unauthorized persons at all. However this does not > help if someone will takeoff the hard-disk from your server.
That's a little extreme.. you only need to reset the BIOS, either by the jumper or taking out the battery... this can be done in less than 10 minutes. -Paul -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
