May 30, 2005
Yahoo Free Music Security Flaw?
A small security firm in Michigan has come out and stated it has uncovered a security flaw in Yahoo Music that lets users download as much unprotected music as they want without DRM. The company has contacted Yahoo, but hasn't received a response. Without showing us how to exploit the flaw, there is no way to confirm or deny Chapin's findings. I have a feeling they are using this as a way to drum up publicity and business for themselves. I admit, here at FA by linking to their site and covering this news, we're biting like a fish, hook, line, and sinker."For a savvy Internet user, the flaws in this music system could make it easier to download the music for free than it is to pay for the same file," said Robert Chapin, President of CIS.
