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Whitehall black-on-black text security blunder reveals info on multiple websites


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An elementary security error involving the use of black text on a black background with redacted security documents published on the web effectively made the IT prowess of the Ministry of Defence, and other government departments, a laughing stock over the weekend.

Whitehall black-on-black text security blunder reveals info on multiple websites
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/whitehall-black-on-black-text-security-blunder/
An elementary security error involving the use of black text on a black background with redacted security documents published on the web effectively made the IT prowess of the Ministry of Defence, and other government departments, a laughing stock over the weekend.
Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:20:00 GMT
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/whitehall-black-on-black-text-security-blunder/

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Source Link: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/whitehall-black-on-black-text-security-blunder/


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