Re: Filezilla a security risk
On 06/27/2012 09:26 PM, francis picabia wrote:
> I've just learned Filezilla is a security risk. It stores saved
> passwords and the last used password in a plain text file.
>
> Malware commonly scoops up this info and hacks web sites
> or shell accounts.
>
> The developer refuses to incorporate a solution
> such as master password and encryption into filezilla.
>
> His responses in numerous bug reports and feature requests are:
>
> 1. encryption: that's the file system's job
> 2. don't get the malware in the first place
>
> In my opinion, people should avoid filezilla.
Thank you for your warning. I immediately switched to gftp because
storing passwords unencrypted violates my security standards.
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