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Geek Speak » in reply to Gawker Media user files compromised

They kept passwords as plain text

mcfly — 12/14/2010 4:27:10 AM (archived)

Major mistake. I don't even leave development sites in such a vulnerable state. Personally, I'll never trust them again.

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Gawker Media user files compromised - TB - 12/14/2010 2:57:30 AM
- They kept passwords as plain text - mcfly - 12/14/2010 4:27:10 AM
  - Or just as bad - mcfly - 12/14/2010 4:56:04 AM

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