SECUR> Security Flaw Exposes AOL Accounts

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Security Flaw Exposes AOL Accounts

Millions of America Online (AOL) subscriber accounts were once again
vulnerable to eavesdropping this week. Although AOL plugged the security
hole early Wednesday morning, it is unclear at this point how many AOL and
AIM accounts have been compromised. The flaw allowed any AOL user to access
any other AOL user's personal data without requiring a password. AOL has
faced several major security breaches in the past, most notably in summer
of 2000 when hackers were able to access the subscriber's information
database that includes detailed customer records like credit card information.
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,840980,00.asp





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