LSA Functions
There is a little known part of all Windows NT/2000/XP machines that is known as the local security authority (LSA). This protected subsystem is responsible for maintaining the security of a computer. All aspects of security eventually go through some low-level LSA functions.
The set of LSA functions provides access into the user database, also known as the security accounts manager (SAM). Through these functions, a script can directly access user privileges, domain trusts, and other low-level security details. The Win32::Lanman extension provides access to these functions.
User Privileges
Every Windows NT/2000/XP machine has a set of user privileges (sometimes referred to as user rights) that it can assign to users and groups. ...
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