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Searching For Trouble With Google

Posted by timothy on from the dirty-deeds-done-dirt-cheap dept.

achilles writes "From a recent eWeek article: 'Whether they realize it or not, many people leave sensitive information out in plain view on Web sites. But sooner or later, a Google search will dig it up.' The article goes on to list some examples such as 'a search for credit card numbers. Try this one, for "Visa 4366000000000000..4366999999999999' and other 'risky data' from careless users, such as QUICKEN files etc."

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  1. Re:Nothing wrong with this... by Emperor+Igor · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Then why did you evolve?

  2. Can you say that a little louder? by freality · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I'm not sure every corner of the net heard that.