Security Expert Defeats Lenovo Laptop BIOS Password With a Screwdriver
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Once into the BIOS via this screwdriver hack, it is a cinch to reset or disable the password requirement.
  • Moonrise2473OP
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    1 year ago

    Well right now it’s more secure than a decade ago

    Today a locked BIOS + strong windows password could render a stolen computer almost useless if:

    1. Storage is encrypted with keys stored in the CPU tpm (default)

    2. Nand is soldered

    3. Secureboot is enforced strictly so only windows could boot (default)

    4. Before locking the bios with a password, all booting options are disabled except internal storage