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google desktop search

meowCat · 2006-06-22 13:40:37

So, I'm using it for a few days now and am impressed how fast it works. But I am wondering about security issues with it. I am just not sure whether to trust it or not. Does anyone have an opinion on that?

22-06-2006 1:40pm

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meowCat

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So, I'm using it for a few days now and am impressed how fast it works. But I am wondering about security issues with it.
I am just not sure whether to trust it or not.

Does anyone have an opinion on that?

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#2 22-06-2006 1:43pm

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http://www.fcw.com/article88441-03-30-05-Web
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,118201,00.asp

What's alarming to many is that Google Desktop Search can resurrect Web pages that were not meant to be viewed again, including online banking and brokerage transactions, as well as Web-based e-mail received and sent on the computer by previous users.

Someone would have to hack your computer first i'd imagine to make use of the desktop search.

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