Paris Hilton Sidekick hack:
breach, blunder or brilliant marketing?
There is a lot of discussion going on about the hacking of Paris Hilton's Sidekick. There seem to be four trains of thought:
The final word is that it is an excellent warning that if you put your confidential data in the hands of a 3rd party, it's safety is totally out of your hands.
- The bimbo gave out her password or used a weak one. Or was it socially engineered from her? At least, that's what T-mobile should be praying.
- This was part of Nicolas Jacobsen's original hack, just now coming out in the clear. Or perhaps it was the same person who hacked her blackberry last month?
- This is a new hack - the worst possible case for T-mobile.
- This is a publicity stunt or attempt at viral marketing - she is a spokesperson for T-mobile after all. And they are selling the Sidekick II for $100 off.....
The final word is that it is an excellent warning that if you put your confidential data in the hands of a 3rd party, it's safety is totally out of your hands.
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