Counter Measures For The Windows User Passwords Attack

Configuring A Strong Login Password

• Must not contain any part of the user’s account name.
• Must have a minimum of eight characters.
• Must Contain Characters From At Least Three Of The Following Categories:
  Non alphanumeric symbols ($,:”%@!#)
  Numbers
  Uppercase letters
  Lowercase letters

Change The Boot Sequence

You should change the boot sequence in the BIOS so that your computer is not configured to boot from the CD first. It should be configured as Hard Disk as the First Boot Device. This will protect your computer from the Live Boot Disks Attack.