system key (Syskey)

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf encryption utility
gptkbp:abusedIn tech support scams
gptkbp:category Windows security feature
gptkbp:commandLineTool syskey.exe
gptkbp:deprecatedIn gptkb:Windows_10_version_1709
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Microsoft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label system key (Syskey)
gptkbp:introducedIn Windows NT 4.0 SP3
gptkbp:protectedBy Security Accounts Manager (SAM) database
gptkbp:purpose protect Windows password database
gptkbp:removalAnnounced 2017
gptkbp:removes security vulnerabilities
weak cryptography
misuse by attackers
gptkbp:status deprecated
gptkbp:supportsAlgorithm 128-bit RC4
gptkbp:vulnerableTo ransomware abuse
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SAM_(Security_Accounts_Manager)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7