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How to protect ftp account information in the source code of a program

I wrote a game which stores high score information on an ftp server. In the the source code I need to write out the ftp link with the account name and password in it. For example: url = new URL("ftp://name:[email protected]/"); This is java, btw. In the class file strings are preserved as they are written in the source code. So if someone were able to read the class file the could find this string, ftp://name:[email protected]/, with the user name and password in plain...

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There are a number of attack vectors in this scenario, so just hiding the password will not help: any...

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The page at http://us.mg1.mail.yahoo.com says: to protect you, your account has been suspended for up to 48 hr

I have a regular yahoo account which i have been using since 2002 or thereabouts. On September 22, 2007, i tried to send an email using said account. The prompt I got in reply was "The page at http://us.mg1.mail.yahoo.com says: to protect you, your...

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I wish I knew the answer to this. I'm having exactly the same problem at the moment which is causing...

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FTP Account Problem.?

From where i can get a FTP account so that i just simply type in web browser "ftp://ftp.domain-name.com" and get my files and folders.

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yes you can enter login and password this way it works like this.... ftp://LOGIN:[email protected]...

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Unusual Activity Detected To protect you, your account has been suspended from sending, saving, and receiving?

Please do read my question carefully and understand my unique problem if you intend to help. I used "Trueswitch", a yahoo utility, to transfer my messages from another account to a new yahoo account. While the transfer was in progress and trueswitch...

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I suggest to use this help form to describe your problem: http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/mail/ya&hellip...

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Uploading to FTP account?

Someone has asked me to upload a document and an mp3 to there FTP account, they have given me all the details to log into the FTP account but when I log in all i see is a folder and i haven't a clue how to upload to this folder? i tried to drag and drop...

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Make sure you are using an ftp program such as the free FileZilla. If dragging doesn't work then try...

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Why am I getting Suspicious activity has been detected on your account. To protect your account and our users?

I am trying to Email some property pictures and job bids to a potential client and I keep getting this: Your message was not sent Suspicious activity has been detected on your account. To protect your account and our users, your message has not been...

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There is no suspicious activity! This is just one of the latest glitches which has been bothering users...

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I need to get another account due to someone hacked my account and is sending embarassing emails. Please help! How can I protect my account?

I need someone to call to assist me in obtaining another account. I changed my password, however, someone is still hacking into my account.

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strong password is the best or remove your account and make new one or yahoo has lots of ways to protect...

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Is there a websoftware for turning a single FTP account into several smaller access accounts?

I need a software that can use a single FTP account that can branch off smaller accounts so defined users can use the FTP with different privileges per user. Any suggestions?

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his would be the same as splitting the key to your house into several smaller pieces, letting the holder...

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How do I access upper levels of FTP server with a limited account?

Im trying to access the root folders of the ftp server space im on. The server space is owned by my friend who has locked me out and has stolen my web work. He has however, forgotten about an account that is limited to one folder. Is there any way of...

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If the security is set up properly on that "one account", you can't get access to anything...

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Godaddy Hosting account problem involving FTP?

I am trying to upload files from dreamweaver to my godaddy hosting account. I entered my ftp information into the dreamweaver and it goes through but godaddy doesnt recieve the upload information. something with the ftp or something is wrong. please...

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Its hard to determine what may be wrong from the information you provided, the FTP in dreamweaver must...

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