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Re: FTP access for users ?
Alex Shnitman wrote:
> > PS. I hope you're aware that enabling non-anonymous ftp access not inside a
> > firewalled network is basically equivalent to putting all your users'
> > passwords in the plain text format and sending it to a ... er ... mailing
> > list :)
>
> Do you mind elaborating on this issue?
Unless the users are chrooted, they can grab your password file. And
regardless, eavesdroppers can sniff their passwords when they ftp in.