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A few months ago I discovered a curious book on my doorstep. To my shock, it contained names, address, and phone numbers of thousands of people in my area. I su
by kylec 15y ago
A few months ago I discovered a curious book on my doorstep. To my shock, it contained names, address, and phone numbers of thousands of people in my area. I suspect that many other people, including criminals and certain types of marketeers are in possession of similar books. Implications?
- redthrowaway 15y ago>Implications? Few, if any. The database delivered to you relies on security through obscurity, in that few people are even aware of its existence these days.
- pacomerh 15y agoyeah I also think they're a bit paranoid, but its kinda different, the phone directory doesn't contain that kind of info (Emails, conversations, etc.), and doubt anyone would take the time to convert it to an SQL database (unless theres an API for the white pages online :D). Bottom line, we are digital merchandise, pf sounds very futuristic.
- zalew 15y agobetter yet, the people in this book don't act surprised that their public information is available for others to read.
- blinkingled 15y agoCouldn't I tell the phone company to NOT include my profile in the phone book / directory they publish? I remember doing something like that with SBC - sons of you-know-what, they definitely sell out that info judging from number of crap calls I got when I was with them.