Roy Schestowitz wrote:
> ____/ Doug Mentohl on Tuesday 04 March 2008 16:18 : \____
>
>> "A security consultant based in New Zealand has released a tool that
>> can unlock Windows computers in seconds without the need for a
>> password"
>>
>> http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2008/03/04/1204402423638.html
>
> Maybe it's not a bug but a feature. I haven't read the article, but
> the NSA and the police have their share of 'secret buttons' for
> cracking Windows. It's a design choice.
"In fact, for a few years, the NSA was concerned because Linux and Unix were
"Too Secure", preventing Intelligence and Law Enforcement agencies from
monitoring criminal activities even with a court order. Special
accomodations had to be created to provide compliance with such court
orders."
Rex Ballard, 10/13/07
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