Windows 10: Windows 10 Pin code pfishing/brute force attack?

Discus and support Windows 10 Pin code pfishing/brute force attack? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Recently when turning the computer on a series of incorrect pin codes are automatically and rapidly generated and rejected until the a1b2c3 phrase... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Pin code concern, Jul 17, 2018.

  1. PIN CODE CONCERN
    Pin code concern Win User

    Windows 10 Pin code pfishing/brute force attack?


    Recently when turning the computer on a series of incorrect pin codes are automatically and rapidly generated and rejected until the a1b2c3 phrase appears. Only then can I enter the code and access computer. It seems a computer is attempting to guess the pin code. I've done scans and power erasers and it still happens. How can this be stopped? Please advise! Thank you.

    :)
     
    Pin code concern, Jul 17, 2018
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  2. SHENAN STANLEY
    Shenan Stanley Win User

    Why is Bitlocker Bootup PIN Limited to Numerals by Default?

    True, if you go with the minimum suggested PIN of 7 numbers, there are only 10,000,000 possible combinations...

    It is possible that a personal identification number (PIN) can be discovered by an attacker performing a brute force attack. A brute force attack occurs when an attacker uses an automated tool to try different PIN combinations until
    the correct one is discovered. For BitLocker-protected computers, this type of attack, also known as a dictionary attack, requires that the attacker have physical access to the computer.



    The TPM has the built-in ability to detect and react to these types of attacks. Because different manufacturers' TPMs may support different PIN and attack mitigations, contact your TPM's manufacturer to determine how your computer's
    TPM mitigates PIN brute force attacks.



    After you have determined your TPM's manufacturer ,contact the manufacturer to gather the TPM's vendor-specific information. Most manufacturers use the PIN authentication failure count to exponentially increase lockout time to the PIN
    interface. However, each manufacturer has different policies regarding when and how the failure counter is decreased or reset.

    As for the second part, if they can get past the bitlocker protection, the password protection is no obstacle at all.
     
    Shenan Stanley, Jul 17, 2018
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  3. GWYNBLEIDD_721
    Gwynbleidd_721 Win User
    bitlocker password vs pin

    my question was:

    does password more stronger than pin against brute force attacks (since pin is only numbers).

    and why i cant set up bitlocker using password (i only have the pin option).
     
    Gwynbleidd_721, Jul 17, 2018
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  4. GERALD MAL
    Gerald Mal Win User

    Windows 10 Pin code pfishing/brute force attack?

    WPS PIN

    Hi,

    Windows Phone does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup. You will need to enter your Wi-Fi key manually.

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a network security standard to create a secure wireless home network. The PIN method could fail against brute-force attacks

    Regards.
     
    Gerald Mal, Jul 17, 2018
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