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The fact that md5 hashes of email addresses can be brute forced is nothing new. This has been pointed out for years, concerning services like gravatar. The only
by nallerooth 13y ago
The fact that md5 hashes of email addresses can be brute forced is nothing new. This has been pointed out for years, concerning services like gravatar. The only thing which is important, is that Expressen/Researchgruppen believes that they have the right to exploit Disqus' service in order to "make the news".
- Sae5waip 13y agoWhy don't/shouldn't they?! Theres a security problem with Disqus. Apparently it (genereal technique) is "old news" Apparently Disqus doesn't care enough to fix it. Demonstrating the attack may be the only way to get them to care.