Thread: Security on Kobo Accounts
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Old 02-18-2017, 06:48 PM   #20
davidfor
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Originally Posted by HRHReadsALot View Post
I think my point was that anyone can pick up your reader and instantly access your account, change the password and hijack your entire library. I get that I don' t have to leave my credit card info or real birth date in the billing/profile section. That does make the process of purchasing a little more cumbersome. However, there is nothing to stop the loss of access to my library. That would really hurt. Having said all that, I thank you all for responding. I have to say that it was a little disconcerting to receive responses that were so dismissive of an issue that shoud be of more concern to anyone with a reader, whether Kobo or Kindle.
I don't think anyone was being dismissive of your concerns. The problem is that only one person knew what they were - You. You didn't say what the problem was, just "Security on Kobo Accounts". Until you told us what the problem was as you saw it, we didn't know. The only dismissive post I can see is because they didn't know about the problem.

And yes, there is a problem. And I agree it is serious. Have you told Kobo about it? Have you told Kobo how important it is to you? If you haven't, then you shouldn't be surprised that the problem hasn't been fixed. If no-one tells them about a problem, then there is no reason for them to fix it. And yes, the moment I worked out what was happening, I told Kobo about it. But everyone who is concerned should raise it so they know it is important and not just one or two crackpots.
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Didn't your momma ever tell you that if you didn't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all?
Didn't you momma always tell you to tell her what the problem was when complaining? And there is a bit of pot-kettle here.
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