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  1. Russell

    Problems with "sudo" command in Debian version 9.5 Linux.

    Attention: windowsForum members: I am having trouble with the "sudo" command. When prompted for a [sudo] password, I have tried both the Linux root password and the regular Linux password, but have no success. Also, when attempting to use the "ssh" command to log in as root, I use the...
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    • commands community help debian error messages guidance linux linux commands logs password permission denied permissions root access root password screen capture ssh sudo support troubleshooting users version 9.5
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Linux Forums
  2. cybercore

    Ubuntu closes root hole

    Ubuntu closes root hole A flaw in the module pam_motd (message of the day), which displays the daily motto and other information after login (to the shell), can be exploited under Ubuntu to expand access rights. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain root access. Ubuntu...
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    • access rights exploit linux multi-user systems patch root access security ubuntu vulnerability
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Linux Forums
  3. whoosh

    10+ mistakes Linux newbies make

    New desktop users can make plenty of mistakes (as can anyone). But knowing which mistakes to avoid, from the start, helps prevent a LOT of frustration. I’ve handled the topic of mistakes new Linux admins make, but never those of desktop users. Here are some of the most common Linux desktop...
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    • command interface command line desktop environment distribution file formats frustration linux mistakes newbies operating system package management root access security software system maintenance technical guidance updates user experience virus wine
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Linux Forums
  4. kevin from Chi-town

    Windows 7 Windows 7 vulnerabilty or good thing...

    Researcher show how to take control of a pc w/win 7 upon boot. Interesting article. Link Removed due to 404 Error However I see this is a different way. Since the administrator has a finite number of rights and "system" is root, well then one could use this to have full control of your pc...
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    • administrator boot process control pc control research root access security vulnerability windows 7
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows News
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