Google patches Gmail security hole

[Dave_Z]

http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/holes/story/0,10801,98920,00.html

I also found another post, though blog-based (I think), about how your gmail
account might have been compromised (for those affected lately):

http://www.aviransplace.com/index.p...rious-flaw-in-froogle-reveals-gmail-accounts/

Something to be alert of, assuming it's valid. It never hurts to be prepared...

 

[Prosperous]

I have received some suspicious looking emails in my GMail over time, so thanks for the heads-up!


Provide And Prosper!
Rob

 

[HFear]

I use Gmail only for uploading and e-mailing attachments because it happens faster and saves me alot of space, other than that I don't really have any use for it (it won't matter to me whether or not anyone hacks into it). I'm sticking to my MSN account because it's more secure.

 

[superprogrammer]

Thanks for keeping us informed Dave!!
I like gmail although they are still in their beta stage

 

[smadison]

web-based email inherently insecure

I use Gmail only for uploading and e-mailing attachments because it happens faster and saves me alot of space, other than that I don't really have any use for it (it won't matter to me whether or not anyone hacks into it). I'm sticking to my MSN account because it's more secure.

http://www.infoworld.com/article/04/03/23/HNhotmailyahoo_1.html

Any web-based email service is inherently insecure. Don't delude yourself into believing that MSN is any more secure than anywhere else--hell, people hack MSN for no other reason than because it's microsoft.

The GMAIL development team are currently investigating several potential vulnerabilities, as part of the standard beta process.

 

[1rrr1]

Well they are still in the beta stage...

 

[superprogrammer]

Well they are still in the beta stage...

Beta but they are so professional
I never got any problem with gmail till now except one in a while their site gets down for few seconds for maintenance
They are providing so much for free and to add, there are email specific ads on the right
Long live Google!!

 

[Raf]

Thanks for posting this thread, I was going to post it earlier but it looks like you beat me to it. But remember GMail is still in it's 'beta phase' so the system is prone to bugs or malfunctions.