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Unlike modern IT systems that store hashed passwords, the S7-300 stores the password in the protected system memory of the CPU. When you upload the program via Step 7, the password-protected blocks appear as a black box (or are simply missing from the upload). The password key is stored in the MMC (Micro Memory Card) or the internal EEPROM, often obfuscated but not truly encrypted by modern standards.
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Legitimate scenarios include:
| Risk | Consequence | |------|-------------| | CPU stop | Some methods force a STOP → production downtime | | Firmware mismatch | Newer CPUs (firmware > v3.x) are immune | | Malware | Many downloads of S7KeyS7 contain trojans | | Legal liability | Using on a live plant without authorization = potential termination/lawsuit | Search engineering workstations and backups
