On 06/27/2012 09:26 PM, francis picabia wrote:
> I've just learned Filezilla is a security risk.  It stores saved
> passwords and the last used password in a plain text file.
> 
> Malware commonly scoops up this info and hacks web sites
> or shell accounts.
> 
> The developer refuses to incorporate a solution
> such as master password and encryption into filezilla.
> 
> His responses in numerous bug reports and feature requests are:
> 
> 1. encryption: that's the file system's job
> 2. don't get the malware in the first place
> 
> In my opinion, people should avoid filezilla.

Thank you for your warning. I immediately switched to gftp because
storing passwords unencrypted violates my security standards.


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