In Tails, an administration password (also called *root password* or *amnesia password*) is required to perform system administration tasks.For example:
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For better security, no administration password is set up by default.
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When you set up an administration password, an attacker who learns your administration passwordcan get physical access to your computer while Tails is running could be able to break all theyour security measures built in Tailsand:
When you set up an administration password, an attacker who can get physical access to your computer while Tails is running could be able to break your security and:
To learn your administration password, an attacker could watch your keyboard while you type, for example looking over your shoulders or through a video surveillance camera.
