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Google Desktop Security Warning Issued

by admin on November 15th, 2004

Two analysts have issued independent warnings suggesting Google’s Desktop Search tool poses security risks for the enterprise.

The most significant threat is when desktop search is used while connected to a virtual private network, a desktop user with administrative rights will have access to files on every hard drive on the network.

(source: internetnews)

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