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Legacy Forums => General Discussion (Legacy) => Topic started by: Ray Mitchell on December 18, 2002, 09:49:35 PM

Title: access security via www & indexer
Post by: Ray Mitchell on December 18, 2002, 09:49:35 PM
Dear All
I understand that ftp access is inherently insecure due to the ftp protocol, ie if I have a password protected ibay and enable ftp access, (ftp://ibayname@ftp.mydomain) then it is possible for the password to be captured by anauthorised means.

If I use the lophty indexer program or Shad Lords dirindexer, and enable my ibays for password protected access, and then access these via www.mydomain/ibayname and password, does this give me secure access to files in that ibay, ie is my password safe from unauthorised eyes, robots, hackers  etc.

Thanks & Regards
Ray Mitchell