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Date Posted: 22:16:33 06/08/99 Tue
Author: Rvlation
Subject: Re: Security Idea
In reply to: Junaeu 's message, "Security Idea" on 16:04:43 06/08/99 Tue

> Ok, there's a lot of talk going on in the SubSeven
> message board about going lower-profile due to
> spamming and abuse by lamers, as we all know. One
> possbile option would be to have the average options
> of SubSeven client open to all, BUT maybe
> password-protect the more malicious features. I don't
> know how feasible an idea this is, but what do you
> guys think? Password distribution might be a problem;
> maybe through a SubSeven mailing list? Of course, if
> one person gives out the PW, it will get spammed on
> the net along w/ the prog, so I don't know. Just a
> thought.
>
> -Junaeu

I seriously doubt that it would work. Lets assume that the password is not given out. And subseven is used by thousands of hackers and hacker-wannabes. And just 1 of those guys will probably easily crack the password if not by brute force if your not into cracking.

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