Re: Wlan @ bestbuy is cleartext?

From: Mariusz Mazur (mariuszat_private)
Date: Wed May 01 2002 - 15:35:39 PDT

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    On Wednesday 01 May 2002 22:38, Michael Cunningham wrote:
    > Folks,
    >
    > I assume half the mailing list is going to be driving
    > around their towns tonight scanning for this problem. I
    > know I will. I am not about to give my credit card to a
    > store that cant even keep the number secure.
    >
    > Might I suggest we begin reporting confirmed stores and the
    > issues found here so the media can get the word out effectivily.
    > The more names that are listed here means more pressure the
    > general public and the media will place on these stores to
    > rapidly fix the problem. Obviously this mailing list is read
    > by many in the underground community. I am sure many will
    > begin scanning almost immediatly if they aren't already.
    > A rapid response by the security community might prevent
    > widespread identity theft.
    
    Would be nice if someone could suggest a rather neutral database for 
    gathering such information. CERT? SecurityFocus (Blue Boar?)?
    
    
    -- 
    "If you want to help - do only what you are capable of. Doing miracles leave 
    to others" - kloczek
    



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