Teenager Claims to Find Flaw in GmailTeenager Claims to Find Flaw in Gmail
Blogger says he has discovered a flaw in Google's e-mail service that allows JavaScript to run.
Jeremy Kirk, IDG News Service
Thursday, March 02, 2006
A teenage blogger claims to have discovered a flaw in Google's Gmail service that allows JavaScript to run, potentially allowing a malicious hacker to gather e-mail addresses or compromise an account.
The supposed flaw may already have been fixed, however.
The teenager identifies himself in his blog as a 14-year-old named Anthony. His entry about Gmail is available online.
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Microsoft is often criticized for not taking security seriously, but Google doesn't prioritize security, either?
