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Re: Comcast storing WiFi passwords in cleartext?


From: Mike Bolitho <mikebolitho () gmail com>
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:32:18 -0700


"than the relatively low risk of a database compromise leading to a
miscreant getting ahold of their wireless password and using their access
point as free wifi."


And this is the thing, not only does someone have to 'hack' the database,
they also need to drive up to your house and sit in your driveway to get
free Internet. Of all the things to worry about, this is way down on my
list.



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