Private Phone Records on Web

Private Phone Records on Web
Kevin Poulsen, SecurityFocus 2000-08-14

Managers at the largest regional telco pulled an all-nighter Sunday to take down a service that had undocumented features, and unlisted phone numbers.

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phone company flags 2000-08-14
Pentium Cowboy

I've often wondered about phone company flags.

When calling operators from payphones repeatedly, it is often my experience that they'll start locking down, and acting much more suspicious after a major slip up in which you are obviously not who you say you are, or are probing too deeply.

Perha...

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Verizon security problem 2000-08-15
emil warhol (1 replies)

I just don't believe this reorganized company could allow a breech of security for its telephone customers. A penalty is required in the event there is a misuse of the confidential telephone numbers, etc, of its customers.

Why not return to the days of Ma Bell....

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Verizon security problem 2000-08-17
mike sanchez

its sad that i pulled my own number off that thing. and the worst part is. i dont know if i could take legal action if someone i dont want having my number and info, for personal security reasons, got it, and harrassed me because of it....

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Settle Now 2000-08-17
KennyG

Instead of coming up with untested self help schemes and breeching my privacy, Verizons energy would be better spent settling the strike. I look at my phone bill and see what they charge for a stinking phone call. I have a good idea of what the compensation plan for a IBEW worker probably is so I am...

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