RE: PPTP versus L2TP and possible attacks

From: Zachary Mutrux (zmutrux_at_compumentor.org)
Date: 02/14/04

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    To: <focus-ms@securityfocus.com>
    Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2004 15:46:34 -0800
    
    
    

    "At this point we still do not recommend Microsoft PPTP for applications
    where security is a factor."

    But it's OK for your everyday, run of the mill VPN. As long as security
    isn't a factor.

    zm

    > -----Original Message-----
    > From: Patrick Power [mailto:ppower@registrypro.pro]
    > Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 1:31 PM
    > To: Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP]
    > Cc: James D. Stallard; focus-ms@securityfocus.com
    > Subject: Re: PPTP versus L2TP and possible attacks
    >
    > Here's a nice reference:
    > http://www.schneier.com/pptp.html

    
    



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