Boot access, secrecy and security

Boot access, secrecy and security

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zumbruk

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Thursday 13th February 2003
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Not discussing the so-called "secret" means of getting into the boot is known as "security through obscurity", and in every other industry is well-known as being pointless. The bad guys already know, people. And even if they don't, how long do you think it takes to wrench open a plastic boot lid? If you want a secure car, don't buy a convertible.

zumbruk

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griff2be said:

Not discussing the so-called "secret" means of getting into the boot is known as "security through obscurity", and in every other industry is well-known as being pointless. The bad guys already know, people. And even if they don't, how long do you think it takes to wrench open a plastic boot lid? If you want a secure car, don't buy a convertible.


Security through obscurity may be pointless in your opinion Zumbruk, but it becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy by people posting it directly on a public forum.

The thread was closed for good reason - why start another on the same topic?



It isn't on the same topic. It wasn't a good reason and security through obscurity is pointless no matter where it's practised.
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