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How great is the possibility of a database hack attack on WP by e.g. LulzSec, Anonymous, etc that would retrieve the full user list with passwords, etc and the "top secret" areas like CU, ArbCom, Jimbo's files, and so on?
You don't have to be an Einstein to know that it would be an interesting (and shocking) read... (IMG:smilys0b23ax56/default/evilgrin.gif) |
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QUOTE(Wikitaka @ Fri 16th March 2012, 9:43pm)  How great is the possibility of a database hack attack on WP by e.g. LulzSec, Anonymous, etc that would retrieve the full user list with passwords, etc and the "top secret" areas like CU, ArbCom, Jimbo's files, and so on? You don't have to be an Einstein to know that it would be an interesting (and shocking) read... (IMG:smilys0b23ax56/default/evilgrin.gif) Nobody outside of WP circles would be even vaguely interested. Inside WP circles, however, some people would get very nervous. Having your username, email, and password exposed tends to make people feel that way. I doubt there would be much damaging WP-related info that could be gleaned from that kind of a data leak (short of people using the same email for their sockpuppets). I don't think this is in the cards - where's the attraction for someone with the skills to do it? After all, this isn't script-kiddy territory where someone can just look for known, unpatched exploits. They would have to actually do some work. |
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