Microsoft network client: Send unencrypted password to connect to third-party SMB servers

Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options

Description

If this policy is enabled, the Server Message Block (SMB) redirector is allowed to send plaintext passwords to non-Microsoft SMB servers that do not support password encryption during authentication.

Default: Disabled.

For more information, see:

Security Configuration Manager Tools


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