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Does password-protecting a server's BIOS help in securing sensitive data?
I'm running a server of which I protected the BIOS with a password. One doesn't have to enter this password before booting, but before entering the BIOS setup. I just did this from routine. However, ...
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Bypassing the BIOS password
Are there any reliable methods that allow an attacker to bypass a BIOS password, or alter BIOS settings without entering the password?
A few ideas come to mind:
The old battery trick (remove ...
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Tamper-proof BIOS password & settings storage with Trusted Platform Module?
In the olden days, one could trivially bypass BIOS passwords on most PCs by removing the BIOS battery and clearing the CMOS.
My question is: On modern PCs equipped with a Trusted Platform Module ...
