Ask HN: If Security by Obfuscation is bad, why does Google Drive do it?2 points·by marcamillion·12 anni fa·2 commentsWhen you share an item with someone, Google creates a unique link for that resource and person.We always hear that security by obfuscation is bad - but can it really be that bad given that Google Drive does it?I just shared a folder with someone and in the email it says this:This email grants access to this item. Only forward it to people you trust.1 commentsPost comment[–]minimaxir·12 anni fareplyThat's not what security by obfuscation means. As long as the unique URL token is sufficiently unique, then there is no issue.[–]marcamillion·12 anni fareplySorry...meant Security by Obscurity.
We always hear that security by obfuscation is bad - but can it really be that bad given that Google Drive does it?
I just shared a folder with someone and in the email it says this:
This email grants access to this item. Only forward it to people you trust.