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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. Another way by strider44 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Another way of searching for trouble with google.

  2. come on already! by junk · · Score: 0, Redundant

    this was discussed at defcon, was on bugtraq within a day or two of that and now you're calling it news?

  3. Old News. by generic · · Score: 0, Redundant

    This appeared on bugtraq, which was ripped from a website article about a presentation given at defcon or blackhat.. Sheesh.

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