Search engine leader Google has been forced to respond to a security vulnerability in its Google Desktop Search software, which reportedly made it possible for computer intruders to view desktop search results via the Web. The hole was discovered by security researchers at Rice University and reported this week by the New York Times. Google claims is has fixed the problem for current and future users of the service.
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Google Plugs Desktop Search Security Gap
Posted by: Jay Lyman December 20, 2004 11:48 AMSearch engine leader Google has been forced to respond to a security vulnerability in its Google Desktop Search software, which reportedly made it possible for computer intruders to view desktop search results via the Web. The hole was discovered by security researchers at Rice University and reported this week by the New York Times. Google claims is has fixed the problem for current and future users of the service.