Last year Global Test Market (www.globaltestmarket.com) had a similar exploit, which I found; I was able to access anyone's account information, including their password via their ID. I reported it to their IT department, it took them almost a month to fix. Everyone single one of their client's data on that site was exposed, and do you think the company notified the clients? Nope. It was as if they could care less. They never even gave me a pat on the back or anything. It's a wonder stuff like this doesn't happen more often, so many companies placing profits ahead of security.
Oh my gosh! That email about an email tracker is TRUE!! Chain letters DO get tracked! And guess what? If you send this information to 10 people, you'll get a $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE!
Many eBay sellers are upset about these new changes, and they're not taking it lying down. They've formed a Boycott Feb 18th-25th.
I say, if you don't like eBay why give them your business at all?
This is just another way that the government sets up to forcibly remove your money and property... Lawmakers will draft up every law they can think of, knowing that a certain percentage of people will "break" the law, slowly weaseling honest citizens out of their money through the back door. In this case, what do you want to bet they would make a killing selling the seized computers like they do with seized vehicles?
Or did I not read "effervescent" on first glance? Just think, and Alka-Seltzer powered laser! Technology has come a long way... medicine for today's grandparents is tomorrow's high-tech CD-ROM.
I don't see what the fuss is about. Who really cares what a device is named? Call it whatever you want (other than iPoo), as long as it works... that's all I care about.
Good. The more people that realize they may be being filmed in public, the less likely they will be to act in a reckless manner. If you're not doing anything wrong, what do you have to hide? The line does get drawn at the borders of my property, though... that's another story.
Purchasing a new, "updated" PC is going to give you about as much protection as purchasing a new "updated" vehicle. Sure, you're going to find plenty more safety features to make your drive easier, but bottom line is the vehicle isn't going to be immune to crashes; it's still your duty to drive responsibly. The same goes for your PC - it's your responsibility to secure you PC against the latest threats.
As far as the propagation of malware goes, I predict it's only going to get worse. Let's face it - as long as people remain uneducated to the dangers of malware, and haven't really been affected by it firsthand, they aren't going to make an effort to protect themselves. They'll keep paying Norton $20+ a year for non-existent protection, as long as it makes them feel safe.
You guys have helped spread the dream of free access, open source and non-proprietary software to the everyday consumer. You've dared to speak out against the media & industry giants in your quest to unmask the truth of rights-stripping DRM. Keep fighting the good fight, we are behind you 100%.
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Last year Global Test Market (www.globaltestmarket.com) had a similar exploit, which I found; I was able to access anyone's account information, including their password via their ID. I reported it to their IT department, it took them almost a month to fix. Everyone single one of their client's data on that site was exposed, and do you think the company notified the clients? Nope. It was as if they could care less. They never even gave me a pat on the back or anything. It's a wonder stuff like this doesn't happen more often, so many companies placing profits ahead of security.
The sun is dying! Quick, we need more greenhouse gases!
Oh my gosh! That email about an email tracker is TRUE!! Chain letters DO get tracked! And guess what? If you send this information to 10 people, you'll get a $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE!
// jokes, obviously
That rephrase please? ;-) Sometimes it's better to make sense than dollars...
Social engineering, eh? Kevin Mitnick would be proud...
Hmmph. Sounds almost like a rip from the pages of Ted Dekker's Circle Trilogy.
As I pledged on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina last year...
What the heck does Hurricane Katrina have to do with anything? Sounds like just another politician pandering for votes.
Many eBay sellers are upset about these new changes, and they're not taking it lying down. They've formed a Boycott Feb 18th-25th. I say, if you don't like eBay why give them your business at all?
Just for clarification to the OT-trigger-happy, note the tag images to the right of the article text.
Hey Slashdot, I think your forgot to clear your DIVs!
It's kind of off topic, but why does "dumpster diving" make me laugh every time I hear it? Like it's a sport to go rummaging through the trash... LOL
This is just another way that the government sets up to forcibly remove your money and property... Lawmakers will draft up every law they can think of, knowing that a certain percentage of people will "break" the law, slowly weaseling honest citizens out of their money through the back door. In this case, what do you want to bet they would make a killing selling the seized computers like they do with seized vehicles?
Wow! Is it just me or did the brainpower meter at Slashdot rise a few more degrees? Finally we're not begging the question.
Or did I not read "effervescent" on first glance? Just think, and Alka-Seltzer powered laser! Technology has come a long way... medicine for today's grandparents is tomorrow's high-tech CD-ROM.
I find this statement odd coming from a company which routinely propagates FUD to the general public...
I don't see what the fuss is about. Who really cares what a device is named? Call it whatever you want (other than iPoo), as long as it works... that's all I care about.
The question that begs to be answered is, is it possible for this new algorithm to affect legitimate site rankings?
Good. The more people that realize they may be being filmed in public, the less likely they will be to act in a reckless manner. If you're not doing anything wrong, what do you have to hide? The line does get drawn at the borders of my property, though... that's another story.
In other news, the U.S. Department of Defense is now requiring all contractor's pocket change to be scanned upon re-enter the country.
Here's a deep question for the intellectuals to ponder...
In your opinion, what exactly constitutes the definition of "life"?
Purchasing a new, "updated" PC is going to give you about as much protection as purchasing a new "updated" vehicle. Sure, you're going to find plenty more safety features to make your drive easier, but bottom line is the vehicle isn't going to be immune to crashes; it's still your duty to drive responsibly. The same goes for your PC - it's your responsibility to secure you PC against the latest threats. As far as the propagation of malware goes, I predict it's only going to get worse. Let's face it - as long as people remain uneducated to the dangers of malware, and haven't really been affected by it firsthand, they aren't going to make an effort to protect themselves. They'll keep paying Norton $20+ a year for non-existent protection, as long as it makes them feel safe.
Wow, this is a really cool idea. Pun intended. I wonder how much it cost the guy to set up.
Even if someone did manage to snap a photo, don't you think the picture would be discredited as fabricated anyway?
Thank you Free Software Foundation,
You guys have helped spread the dream of free access, open source and non-proprietary software to the everyday consumer. You've dared to speak out against the media & industry giants in your quest to unmask the truth of rights-stripping DRM. Keep fighting the good fight, we are behind you 100%.
LOL. Best comment I've seen this week. Mod parent up!