Gmail exploit may allow attackers to forward e-mail


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cnet Reports:

A Gmail security vulnerability may allow an attacker to set up filters on users' e-mail accounts without their knowledge, according to a proof of concept posted Sunday at the blog Geek Condition.

In a post, Geek Condition's "Brandon" writes that the vulnerability has caused some people to lose their domain names registered through GoDaddy.com.

Googles response:

"We're trying to reach the blogger making this claim for more details, but we haven't seen evidence that this would be specific to Gmail," the representative said. "We use standard industry methods for protecting cookies, similar to most Web services using HTTP. In fact, we offer additional protection by offering the option of a secure connection (HTTPS) throughout the session for free."

Source:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10106275-83.html

watch your cookie jar! :p

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