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Re: Secure file transfers


From: Glenn Forbes Fleming Larratt <gl89 () CORNELL EDU>
Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 09:18:44 -0400

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"Standard FTP" sends all data, including authentication credentials,
in the clear.

I would strongly echo the "run away" sentiment, with the addendum that I
wouldn't transact any other business with such a vendor.
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Glenn Forbes Fleming Larratt
Cornell University IT Security Office

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