[MLB-WIRELESS] mailing list security

[Andrew Griffiths]

Looks like I replied to the person and not the group. My comments inline.

- andrewg

Andrew Griffiths wrote:
> Peter Mitchell wrote:
> 
>> Whos in charge of mailing list security ?
>>
>> I'm worried that non members can get my email address, even if I didn't
>> post.
> 
> 
> Well, since SMTP is mostly unencrypted (some smtp servers can upgrade to 
> SSL on the fly) anyone doing a passive sniff on the wire (either where 
> the mail server is coloco'd, or near your end), I'd be of the oponion 
> several to a dozen have your email address :P
> 
> That said, someone may be able to access the mailing list members, 
> either by breaking into it, possibly colocating where the server is, or 
> bribing someone.
> 
>>
>> Peter
>>
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> 
> Thanks,
> Andrew Griffiths
> 



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