After infecting one workstation, attackers extract the password hash of a domain administrator who had recently logged on to it, and use it to reach servers across the network. What does this show about admin practice?
Après avoir infecté un poste de travail, des attaquants extraient l'empreinte du mot de passe d'un administrateur du domaine qui s'y était récemment connecté, et l'utilisent pour atteindre des serveurs dans tout le réseau. Que montre cela sur les pratiques d'administration ?
Answers
AAll administrators should share a single passwordTous les administrateurs devraient partager un seul mot de passe
BDomain admins should never log on to ordinary PCsLes administrateurs du domaine ne doivent jamais ouvrir de session sur des PC ordinaires
CWorkstations need larger hard disks to be safeLes postes de travail ont besoin de disques plus grands pour être sûrs
DScreen savers should be switched off everywhereLes écrans de veille doivent être désactivés partout
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