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Are there any security concerns when using Windows' default workgroup?
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Mar 15, 20263159 viewsConfidence Score0%
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Are there any security concerns one should be aware of if you're using Windows' default workgroup as the workgroup? (Or is worrying just tinfoiling?) Should it be commonplace to rename the workgroup to something personal/unique after Windows installation? Are there any other benefits in renaming th…
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Speaking of "any", yes. If you do not rename it, anyone can easily see your computers. However, that's just security by obscurity, you don't have to belong to same workgroup to access shares. It's just for Explorer "my neighborhood" view. You should…
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