July 30, 2010 – 3:45 pm
Recovering Internet Explorer Passwords: Theory and Practice
1. Introduction
2. Types of passwords stored in Internet Explorer
2.1. Internet Credentials
2.2. AutoComplete data
2.3. AutoComplete passwords
2.4. FTP passwords
2.5. Synchronization passwords
2.6. Identities passwords
2.7. AutoForms data
2.8. Content Advisor password
3. Brief overview of Internet Explorer password recovery programs
4. PIEPR – the first acquaintance
5. Three real-life examples
5.1. Recovering current user’s FTP passwords
5.2. Recovering website passwords from unloadable operating system
5.3. Recovering uncommonly stored passwords
6. Conclusion
1. Introduction
Nobody will likely dispute the fact that Internet Explorer is today’s most popular Web browser. According to the statistics, approximately 70% of online users prefer to use just this program. Arguments about its pros and cons may last forever; still, this browser is the leader of its industry, and this is a fact that requires no proof. Internet Explorer carries several built-in technologies, designed to make average user’s life easier. One of them – IntelliSense – is made for taking care of the routine tasks, like the automatic completion of visited webpage addresses, automatic filling of form fields, users’ passwords, etc. Read more...
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