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Graphics Programs Uncover Secret PINs

Posted by Zonk on from the not-so-secret-then dept.

Errtu76 writes "The BBC is running a story stating that, among other programs, The Gimp and Photoshop have been identified as possible tools for uncovering PINs via the mail." From the article: "The researchers collected lots of so-called Pin mailers and then tested how secure they were. Many were defeated using bright lights shone at an angle on to the paper. Other Pins could be read by scanning the letter and then adjusting some of the image qualities in popular programs such as GIMP, Adobe Photoshop and Paintshop Pro."

2 of 363 comments (clear)

  1. What the hell is GIMP? by bigtrouble77 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Is anyone as shocked as I am that the original article actually mentioned GIMP? It's a great program and all, but not exactly a household name like photoshop. And it doesn't really bring up the most flattering visual images (pulp fiction comes to mind)... -BT

  2. Re:PIN Number by Mr.+Underbridge · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Only after people quit making that lame-assed joke.