"I hate to say I told ya so..."

But I told ya so. ;) I said this was going to happen and that I'd post [read: gloat] about it when it did. Well... I'm posting...

Friday, May 9, 2003 Posted: 9:20 AM EDT (1320 GMT)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Microsoft acknowledged a security flaw in its popular Internet Passport service that left 200 million consumer accounts vulnerable to hackers and thieves -- an admission that could expose the company to a hefty fine from U.S. regulators.

Further evidence that Microsoft is either blind to their own ineptitude or just don't give a shit about their customers. And further impetus for everyone simply learning how to be more safe without involving questionable shortcuts (remember your own damned passwords. it's really not that hard.).

And now for some salt on the wound...

In other news, Apple lauded by industry for proving online music can be done and be profitable. ;) Two top Technology stories on CNN:
•  Apple's online music coup ignites industry
•  Microsoft: flaw left millions at risk