Yahoo threat......

[Zend]

:eek: I am not sure if this must be posted here or the Security forum...

ok...Does Yahoo messenger store the login name and password in a cookie whenever anyone logs in and logs out?

if so, is it possible to decrypt the password from it using any software...
I am asking this because on guy told me that he has found a software that decrypts the passwords from the cookie....i even checked if the cookie exist...it does ...."current_user_name@yahoo.com"

[glc]

Why do you ask? We have forum rules here that prohibit password cracking assistance.

[Zend]

um.....just wanted to ask if it does store in encrypted form ....because the guy who told me that he has the software said that he will get my password and change it...plzzz help

[Dalamar]

And you need to read the rules too. Here's a helpful link: http://forum.pcmech.com/rules.php

[glc]

I don't know if this is the case, but if it concerns you, just delete the cookies.

[Zend]

ok...i read the rules and i will also make sure to delete the cookies...to be on the safe side....thanks