Re: Isn't this a security compromise?
On Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 10:07:48AM +0530, Himanshu Shekhar wrote:
> I searched today about what to do if one forgets his/her linux password.
> The following links described the process:
> https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Debian_reset_root_password
> http://xmodulo.com/how-to-reset-root-password-in-debian-ubuntu.html
>
> These tutorials assume that a person has the possession of his/her machine
> which is true for non-mobile devices. But how can one make sure that the
> security of laptop/tablet having any distro of linux is not compromised?
Encrypt the hard drive.
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