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Re: Exciting Oracle News :: Oracle DB Worm Code Published :: Oracle Passwords Crack in Mere Minutes

From: Paul <paul_at_see.my.sig.com>
Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2005 01:51:32 +0000
Message-ID: <2v3om1d6hh9lmbki4k4r1gg0bcn5msp74c@4ax.com>

HansF <News.Hans_at_telus.net> wrote:

> Perhaps Oracle should put a warning on the install: "Using default
> passwords or publishing passwords may lead to unauthorized use." Just
> like on Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding "Product will be hot after heating."

No!.... Though maybe McDonalds could take a leaf out of their book!

> or on packaging for a Rowenta Iron "Do not iron clothes on body."

Excellent!

Paul...

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Received on Fri Nov 04 2005 - 19:51:32 CST

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