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Safe Computing - Disable NBT-NS
Netbios Name Service can also be used to trick an active directory domained computer into giving up hash passwords.
Below are the directions used to disable NBT-NS to also secure a computer from this vulnerability. (This needs to be done for every user on the computer)
- Click the Start Button
- Click Settings
- Click Network and Internet
- Click Ethernet
- Right-Click on Ethernet
- Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
- Click Properties
- Click Advanced
- Select the WINS tab Select
- Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP
- Click OK
- Click OK
- Click Close
- Reboot Computer