On 06/27/2012 09:26 PM, francis picabia wrote: > I've just learned Filezilla is a security risk. It stores saved > passwords and the last used password in a plain text file. > > Malware commonly scoops up this info and hacks web sites > or shell accounts. > > The developer refuses to incorporate a solution > such as master password and encryption into filezilla. > > His responses in numerous bug reports and feature requests are: > > 1. encryption: that's the file system's job > 2. don't get the malware in the first place > > In my opinion, people should avoid filezilla.
Thank you for your warning. I immediately switched to gftp because storing passwords unencrypted violates my security standards. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: http://lists.debian.org/[email protected]
