The 10 Most Dangerous Linux Commands
Dr. Johns reveals the 10 most dangerous Linux commands. This is the next video in our series.
1st Video: • The Forgotten Linux Command That Show...
These are seriously powerful. They can wipe out your data, crash your system, or lock you out. Each command is explained in detail along with its devastating effects. Viewer discretion is advised, as running these commands on your main system can have serious consequences. Remember to experiment with these carefully on a virtual machine or isolated system to avoid damage.
00:00 Introduction: The Dangers of Linux Commands
00:25 Command 1: Recursive Deletion with rm -rf /
00:55 Command 2: The Fork Bomb
01:15 Command 3: Overwriting Disk with dd
01:37 Command 4: Formatting with mkfs.ext4
01:56 Command 5: Overwriting Files with Redirection
02:40 Command 6: The Black Hole of /dev/null
03:04 Command 7: Locking Out with chmod 000 -R /
03:29 Command 8: Changing Ownership with chown -R
04:01 Command 9: Executing Scripts from the Web
04:34 Command 10: Modifying the System Password File
05:05 Conclusion: Handle with Care
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