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    Cracking Windows Vista using NVIDIA GPU

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Lawrence, Oct 27, 2007.

  1. Lawrence

    Lawrence Notebook Evangelist

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    What do you think about this guys?

    Vista News

    Using a combination of dual-core CPU and NVIDIA GPU, an 8 character password will be cracked bruteforce in 3-5 days. instead of 2months. wow!

    Last October 22, they applied for a US patent. :)
     
    Lawrence, Oct 27, 2007
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  2. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    oh, yah, we are all excited now our computers are just that much more insecure...

    as long as that doesn't get into the wrong hands
     
    yuio, Oct 27, 2007
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  3. Lawrence

    Lawrence Notebook Evangelist

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    yap i agree with you, but that is created by a Russian company. and recently filed a patent in the US. Now, are we secured?

    I remember, almost a month ago I published a blog regarding privacy.You may take a look.

    Who's watching you
     
    Lawrence, Oct 27, 2007
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  4. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    The Windows password system was never considered secure. There are many ways to remove the password without having to brute force your way in. If you have sensitive data to protect, encrypt it with third-party software.
     
    Lithus, Oct 27, 2007
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  5. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Guys(and gals),

    Bypassing/breaking security measures like passwords is not a discussion we allow here.

    Thread closed.
     
    Kdawgca, Oct 29, 2007
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