An Israeli net magazine alleges a major security flaw in GMail, that allows hackers to gain access to GMail accounts by “stealing” their logon cookie. Apparently Google has acknowledged the flaw. I guess that’s why it’s still in beta. (via Tracy)
Update 21:00. It’s been fixed. (Thanks Paul)
It was fixed last Saturday: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/11/01/gmail_bug_fixed/
Paul
Ah, good to hear. Thanks Paul.