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Dangerous flaw found in Windows 'Vi
« on: 10 June 2009, 23:40 »
http://www.gaj-it.com/9305/windows-7s-flaw-without-a-fix/

It turns out that there is a serious problem with Windows 7 that can only be fixed by having to rebuild most of the operating system's core. It is actually possible to hack into the system using the first 3KB that enter the RAM when the operating system boots, and then enter and leave without actually be
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Re: Dangerous flaw found in Windows 'Vi
« Reply #1 on: 11 June 2009, 02:50 »
You can do this with ANY operating system. Notice the attacker actually has to be physically present at the computer?  I don't think anyone has to worry anytime soon..
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Re: Dangerous flaw found in Windows 'Vi
« Reply #2 on: 11 May 2010, 21:46 »
Actually this is fixed by having a TPM, on Linux and Windows.

Try again.
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