WebApp Sec: Re: OpenID and the web

["Adrian Migraso" <adrian.migraso () outsourcing ph>]

sounds like a goldmine for spammers...

.. hey, i still don't get it... what are these sites' visions?


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steven Rakick" <stevenrakick () yahoo com>
To: <webappsec () securityfocus com>; <securitybasics () securityfocus com>
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 8:15 PM
Subject: OpenID and the web


> Hello list,
>
> I'm curious what the group thinks about the recent
> surge in support for OpenID across the web and the
> impact it will have.
>
> 1) Beemba - http://www.beemba.com
> 2) ClaimID - http://www.claimid.com
> 3) MyOpenID - http://www.myopenid.com
>
> These sites are gaining in popularity quickly and with
> the announcements of support from big players Yahoo,
> Microsoft and Google, combined with smaller web2.0
> celeb-run sites like Digg, OpenID appears to what will
> eventually be the norm.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> I've also noticed that many of these sites are
> bundling Information Card support (CardSpace on
> Windows). Sounds like a good idea as it compliments
> OpenID and helps address some weaknesses.
>
> Again, any thoughts?
>
> I'm really just interested in a dialog.
>
> -sr
>
>
>
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