gmail high security? Options

[tofumonzter]

Just got this over the net.

"Google's high profile webmail service, Gmail, is vulnerable to a security exploit that might allow hackers full access to a user's email account simply by knowing the user name, according to reports. The security flaw allows full access to users' accounts, with no need of a password, Israeli news site Nana says.

Using a hex-encoded XSS link, the victim's cookie file can be stolen by a hacker, who can later use it to identify himself to Gmail as the original owner of an email account, regardless of whether or not the password is subsequently changed. Following up a tip from an Israeli hacker, journos from the site confirmed the attack and verified the exploit with local security firm Aladdin Knowledge Systems."

my thoughts... i always thought that google is the best, most secured e-mail. this look like it's really wrong. haha. what do you think about this? i mean most people must have been effected already..

[queen]

you can steal cookie files from anything... which is why it's not a good idea to store your passwords ;]

[waccoon]

^ hackthissite mission 6

[wayne]

well.. google has some work to do....

[DaTru KataLYST]

anyone notice how much easier it is to type/write gmail instead of hotmail?

[lilxroxy]

^yeahup. :] ^

buh then gmail is still better with all the kb`s.

*is happy with her gmail account*

[MasterNe0]

Gmail is still good but not everything is secure. Anyone can hack a site and takes your information from your social security number to credit card number with one click of the button.