Hi all, This discussion got taken offline so to share with everyone...it looks like a server side script will be used.
GregoryN: Yes, you sent me some very good information a while back. Thanks again for that. All good points translated into layman's terms. Much appreciated! So for anyone else trying to do this...use a server-side script for all the reasons outlined below. :-) Cheers, Flashgrrl --- GregoryN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello Flashgrrl, > > I don't mind you being a girl, so just an answer to > the point. > > The matter is that placing some web-accessible file > above the root directory > of your Web Server is highly NOT recommended. > > The claim that you're trying to do it "for security" > is even not > funny. > > If you will manage to do it (e.g. place file above > the root > directory), an average hacker will have good chances > to get full > access/control to your web server, especially > considering your level of > expertise in security. Please not feel insulted > about me mentioning this, > it's just another field of expertise (where cost of > mistake is high). > > When I say "control over your web server" it means > not only > view/copy/edit/delete files, but also much more > serious actions: > running spamming programs under your name, for > example. > > > As to your attempt to protect your data, seems the > only trustable > solution(s) is use some kind of server-side proxy > (script that will > generate data file by request). I've already told > you about this, > right? > > Easy way to check how "secure" is the solution you > want to try is just > see what files are in browser cache ;-). > > > > > -- > Best regards, > GregoryN > ================================ > http://GOusable.com > Flash components development. > Usability services. Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ [email protected] To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
