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Is WebTV Secure?

According to this short article from Excite News, there is still some room to go before WebTV is as secure as people would like it to be. As televisions and other devices becomes more and more interactive, security will become an even more important issue than it is now. Someone breaking into your PC is a scary thought; now envision a criminal shutting down your lights, monitoring your television viewing, or open the garage door without your permission. Pretty creepy, huh? This article offers a quick overview of one bug that can be used with WebTV to send unauthorized mail postings. If you use WebTV, you'll definitely want to check this out.

Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:49:18 -0800