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Old 04-01-2023, 11:38 AM   #13
shalym
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I wondered when someone would spot that flaw. I'd not use an SD card slot or Public WiFi with my ereader or phone either.

Even over 15 years ago I only used public WiFi with a VPN client on my laptop to a VPN server at home on port 80.

Man in the Middle attacks.

No, the entire concept of a vending machine for ebooks or other files can't work. Even HTTPS is no protection on a malicious WiFi point. It can be using poisoned DNS as well as faking the destination web site in a Man in the Middle attack.
I'm so confused. If this is the way you feel, why in the world would you suggest and argue for such a machine in the first place??

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