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other:win10wsl [2022/09/07 11:59] jypeter [WSL security WARNING] Improved |
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* Reboot the computer and be patient | * Reboot the computer and be patient | ||
* This step will take some time (make sure you have 15-30 mn available). Windows will install and configure what it needs for running //WSL+Ubuntu//, reboot, and install some more //stuff// | * This step will take some time (make sure you have 15-30 mn available). Windows will install and configure what it needs for running //WSL+Ubuntu//, reboot, and install some more //stuff// | ||
- | * The final installation step will take place when you open your Windows session. A terminal opens, displaying the final installation of Ubuntu, and asking you for a username and password, and giving you access to a ''bash'' prompt\\ <wrap hi>Do not use an existing password!</wrap> The security of the Linux running in WSL is weak by design, and somebody could easily extract your password information from a backup of your distribution | + | * The final installation step will take place when you open your Windows session. A terminal opens, displaying the final installation of Ubuntu, and asking you for a username and password, and giving you access to a ''bash'' prompt\\ <wrap hi>[[other:win10wsl#wsl_security_warning|Do not use an existing password for the Linux installation]]</wrap> |
* <code>Installing, this may take a few minutes... | * <code>Installing, this may take a few minutes... | ||
Please create a default UNIX user account. The username does not need to match your Windows username. | Please create a default UNIX user account. The username does not need to match your Windows username. | ||
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You should be aware (and act accordingly) that: | You should be aware (and act accordingly) that: | ||
* Somebody gaining access to your Windows account will also have full access to the Linux installation | * Somebody gaining access to your Windows account will also have full access to the Linux installation | ||
- | * <wrap hi>Do not use an existing password for the WSL Linux account</wrap> | + | * <wrap hi>Do not use an existing password for the WSL Linux account</wrap>\\ Somebody could easily extract your password information... |
* Storing data in the Linux part of your computer does not add any extra security | * Storing data in the Linux part of your computer does not add any extra security | ||
* Always **make sure that only you can access your Windows account** | * Always **make sure that only you can access your Windows account** |