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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."

3 of 363 comments (clear)

  1. It's become sentient by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    OMFG the Gimp icon just looked at me

  2. Dr Nick by kevin_conaway · · Score: 5, Funny

    In the immortal words of Dr. Nick's Diet:

    "If you're unsure about something, rub it against a piece of paper. If the paper turns clear, its your window to weight gain!"

    Have fun eating greasy chicken and stealing PIN numbers

    / Thats right, I said PIN Number.

    // On my way to the ATM machine.

  3. Re:Better recourse by cdn2k1 · · Score: 5, Funny

    No, beer keeps honest men lazy.