Thread: The Overdrive Library Search Sucks!
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Old 10-26-2011, 04:11 AM   #29
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Originally Posted by HarleyB View Post
One of my libraries only requires the library card number. I must admit I had never thought about this before.
Just because I was feeling naughty (and because I couldn't believe it would let me) I logged in with the next number up from mine and borrowed a book!! ie my number is xxxxxxx2 and I used xxxxxxx3. I still can't believe it worked.
I'm going to wait 48 hours (so I don't lock whoever they are out by an early return) and then return the book.
Don't tell your library about this security flaw. Instead of thanking you, they'd probably ban you. It doesn't pay to be the bearer of bad tidings.
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