Vulnerability Development: Re: Wlan @ bestbuy is cleartext?

[Mariusz Mazur <mariusz () isn pl>]

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?)?


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