Re: Re: Malware sharing? People are full of shit [was: Get your computer viruses here!]

[Drsolly <drsollyp () drsolly com>]

On Wed, 28 Dec 2005, Dude VanWinkle wrote:

> > This is the "information should be free argument". The reply to that is
> > "If you believe that, then please post your credit card and identity
> > information on a public site"
> >
> > Some information should not be disseminated. Your credit card number (and
> > mine) are examples.
>
>
> They are disseminated freely among credit companies, government
> agencies, and corporations.

But they use a vetting process; they won't give your credit card number to 
just anyone who wants it.

> Choicepoint, those ppl who send you credit card offers, expierion,
> etc. all have your info, they all abuse it, and they all will sell
> your info to me if I wanted it. Information should be "pay only or
> stolen" then?
 
I notice that you haven't posted your credit card details on a public 
message board.

I repeat - some information should not be publicly available.

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