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Re: Password Cracking & Consequences


From: Scott Bradner <sob () HARVARD EDU>
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 12:56:21 -0400

Attempting to crack a users password does nothing but ensure that the
password is secure.

not true - it provides a way that someone can get info so they
could mimic the account holder in a way that can not be differentated
from the actions of the account holder (i.e. - its not just about access)

Scott

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