Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Windows 8.1 Would Be Capable of Protecting Systems against Pass the Hash Attacks

It’s of great efforts that lead to successful blocks for Pass the Hash attacks on the new Windows OS, i.e. Windows 8.1 . Microsoft has blocked the most critical cyber-attacks for this new version of Operating System.

Microsoft states, “Pass the hash is one of the most popular types of credential theft and rescue attacks”. These cyber attacks are mainly known for their efficient ability of filtering networks in a matter of minutes, making havocs along the way.

With the release of Windows 8.1 on past October 1, Microsoft ensured an enhanced level of security improvements in the OS. They said, some major security improvements are added to block hackers from further use of these attacks.

This recent release has gone a step ahead with the evolution of cyber security. Following few steps would surely enhance your password practices, listed below:-
  1. Maintain administrator accounts separately with care.
  2. Lock down Domain Administrator passwords at a shared place where system administrator can easily access them whenever needed.
  3. Change domain Administrator passwords after each use.
So stay protected and be safe from pass the hash attacks with Windows 8.1 . Still facing issues? Call our tech experts at +1-888-703-9488

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