Re: Why should non-root users have a password?
> If I have a firewall, and I'm the only person who uses my computer, do I
> really have to have a password on my non-root account?
>
> I know the answer is "yes" but -- why? They can't do anything to my
> machine anyway, except use it. And due to the firewall that never
> happens anyway.
There is no such thing as a totally secure machine - including your
firewall. Anyone who tells you otherwise is trying to sell you something. So
the question you need to be asking yourself is:
If someone cracks my firewall - what could they (mis)use my computer for?
Your firewall presumably allows outbound traffic so:
How much spam could they send before your ISP detects it and shuts you down?
How many virus' do you want them to send?
Do I need to go on?
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