Just knowing a password doesnt mean that it can necessarily be exploited by anyone remotely. Its quite possible that the password is for the purpose of logging into the physical desktop computer itself, but still you have reduced the point of a password if youve stuck it on the very device which needs the password. If you would like me to make more videos, please consider subscribing to my YouTube channel. Follow Graham Cluley on Twitter at @gcluley, or drop him an email.”]
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