Sunday, February 13, 2005

Change those default passwords

Many technology devices, from routers to network servers, come with default passwords that you are supposed to change when you install them. Well, if ever there was a slap in the side of the head to remind you to change those passwords, here it is: Default Password List and Default Passwords. These sites list the default passwords for dozens and dozens of devices. If I can find these on the internet, you can be assured that those who are trying to attack your network know them like the backs of their hands.

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