Re: XP Security

From: David (davidwnh@adelphia.net)
Date: 12/07/02


From: "David" <davidwnh@adelphia.net>
Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2002 16:40:02 GMT

Not to mention XP SP1 also made some changes regarding raw sockets.
> > Tightening Raw Sockets permissions

This is more geared towards those who don't use the guest account. The
default installation adds the guest account without a password. Guaranteed
access, and with the default file and directory permissions you can leverage
a lot more access. If you need the guest access be sure to password protect
the account and possibly rename the account. I would also suggest renaming
the default admin account since by default this account does not adhere to
password lockout policy.
> > Disable the Guest Account
>
> Then my lan won't work, but I'm probably missing something, if
> anyone can help?



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