use/misuse of public passwords

dsr_ft@dansk-sygeplejeraad.dk
Tue, 26 Oct 1999 12:15:01 +0100

Finn Theodorsen@DANSK-SYGEPLEJERAAD
10/26/99 12:15 PM

Now I know misusing peoples passwords to send in commands on their
behalf is strictly forbidden (you are using other peoples real-world money,
so it is probably criminal as well), but what is the mood on using
passwords
for spying on peoples turns?

Hacking is out of the question naturally (this includes guessing and
trying).

Obtaining passwords through subterfuge is generally considered ok ( I
think).

But how about these cases of public showing of passwords by accident?

Although the first thing one ought to do is mail the unfortunate person
about
his error (Well done "TheMadMen"!), if nothing much happens after that, how
long does that person (who already has given a lot away to start with) have
to change his password before snooping the last turn becomes ok, if at all?

What's the word out there? What is Rich's view on this?

//F.E.Theodorsen

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