| OpenFirmware Password Bypass Author: Marukka Released: 05.25.01 ABSTRACT In the recent OpenFirmware update, Apple provided a new security feature which allows a user to password protect the boot up process and OpenFirmware itself. DETAILS To remove this protection the total amount of RAM in the computer must change. This can be done by either adding or removing DIMMs. After this is done, the PRAM must be reset 3 times by holding down CMD+OPT+P+R at restart. This will completely bypass the password protection. --Marukka <marukka@msec.net> support@msec.net http://www.msec.net |
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