Re: [Computer Security Group] Re: Flash Drive Security Question.....

Thanks Matt,

Edgar

On Dec 31, 2011, at 8:51 AM, Matt wrote:

> Lifehacker has a good article on this
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> http://lifehacker.com/5681710/how-to-break-into-a-mac-and-prevent-it-from-happening-to-you
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> although even their methods have work arounds if you know your stuff. If you really want to protect your sensitive files I would either store them in an encrypted format on a usb or look into whole hard drive encryption (assuming you have a powerful enough computer).
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> --- In computersecurity@yahoogroups.com, Edgar Owen <edgarowen@...> wrote:
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> > Below is from Wikipedia USB Flash Drive entry. My question is how do I tell on a PowerMac whether it's set to be bootable from a USB drive and how to turn that off to avoid compromising my computer? Thanks, Edgar
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> > For computers set up to be bootable from a USB drive it is possible to use a flash drive containing a bootable portable operating system to access the files of a computer even if the computer is password protected. The password can then be changed; or it may be possible to crack the password with a password cracking program, and gain full control over the computer.
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