Comments on: Buy.com integrates Google Checkout

By: Erdbeere

Erdbeere — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 04:25:13 +0000

The overall process seems to be very easy but exactly that makes this solution very vulnerable. During checkout there was no security question to make sure that IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m indeed the owner of the Google account or the associated Credit Cards in that account. Of course I used my username and password but because there are so many Google sites, using the same username and password, it is very easy to loose your login information on a hijacking page as you might not check the url for Ad-Words or Gmail every time you log on as those services never had the possibility to shop with your Credit Card.
Now because you have one account and login information for all it is quite possible that hackers will try to get your login information from any Google service out there! Even worth is the fact that the hacker can change the password without any problem. The owner of the account might not even get any information about the password change as the e-mail is sent to the according and hijacked Gmail account.
Because of this HUGE security risk I would not recommend using Google checkout!

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 22:18:00 +0000

Its sounds like you get a TON of mail…do you?

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 11:55:08 +0000

Justin and Jake –

Rest assured we read everything. We try to respond to the emails that come in, but for you guys we will try harder.

By: Derek

Derek — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 05:35:57 +0000

Sorry. The secretary often goes on a leave of absence without informing us.

By: Forrest

Forrest — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 05:19:39 +0000

Thanks Dan

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 05:08:39 +0000

Yes, I agree with jake. i stopped sending my tips here once you guys “didn’t find the time” to write back.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 04:32:29 +0000

Fixed your name Forrest

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 03:49:31 +0000

Jake –

If you don’t first succeeded, try try again! We read EVERYTHING!

By: Jason Schramm

Jason Schramm — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 03:02:45 +0000

Do you want some cheese with that whine?

By: Jake Hamilton

Jake Hamilton — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 02:51:01 +0000

When this guy sends a tip, he’s called a “long time reader” and “nicely” points out things. Last time I tried to send a tip I didn’t even get it posted. :(