> tracking the MAC address in a MS Word document helped authorities > catch the > melissa virus writer. this is just one example of how MAC > addresses can be > inadvertantly leaked globally from the MS Windows platform. > > so no, there aren't any privacy concerns unless you use software > that does > silly things like use your MAC to generate unique numbers for > documents. =) > Bad people (and not-so-bright people who are smart enough to write viruses but not smart enough to cover their tracks) don't deserve privacy. :-)
Ian
