Re: VPN or FTP?

From: kroesjnov (kroesjnov_at_clownz.internet)
Date: 08/29/03

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    Steve Smith wrote:
    > Thanks, I did not know that. I'm still curious how someone on the
    > Internet could sniff my FTP user name and password. In my situation,
    > I'm not concerned about my co-workers, but I wouldn't want some
    > hacker on the net to have access my data.

    hehe, mind you; about 70% of the hack-attempts originate from inside the
    company ;) 

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