[Flashcoders] load data
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 ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com 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
[Flashcoders] load data from txt file above root directory
Hi Flashcoders! I am attempting to load data from a text file(located above the root diretory) into a dynamic text box using LoadVars. When the .swf and .txt files are in the same directory it works fine. However I would like to place the text document above the root directory. I believe this is merely a matter of typing in the correct location. What is the absolute location? I've tried using: A. ../../sometext.txt B. /home/username/sometext.txt C. http://www.mywebsite.com/sometext.txt; ..and other variations on this theme. What am I missing? Oh, and I've also looked into the possibility that the text document is seen as outside the domain and added a crossdomain.xml document to address possible security restrictions for data loading. Didn't have a visible impact. Thank you in advance! -Flashgrrl Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com 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
[Flashcoders] load data
Yes, that seems to be the consensus. Dave, thank you for the confirmation. I'll quit barking up the wrong tree. The reason I was trying to do this is because it seemed like an easy way to protect data in a .swf. If the .swf was decompiled, all the data would remain tucked away out of reach. Also this would allow one movie to be reused as a template over and over again. To add the data, it would be called in dynamically via a text document. Easy to update and to add new movies with different content. Or that was the theory anyway. :-) Does anyone have any ideas on how dynamically add data for ease and security? I'm open to new ideas. smile Cheers, Flashgrrl --- Dave Watts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If by root directory you mean the root directory of your web server, you will not be able to do this unless you've created a virtual mapping pointing to this directory within your web server configuration. Only files within the root directory and its subdirectories, or within virtual directories, will be accessible via HTTP. Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software http://www.figleaf.com/ Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com 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
RE: [Flashcoders] load data
Steven, Interesting theory. I've never been accused of being a guy before. :-) I thought this forum was the exact place to ask these sorts of questions actually. Should I read between the lines that you have a wonderful solution you are bursting to share? Or is this a techie version of a pickup line? smile I'd prefer to stick to Actionscript if that's okay with the group. -Flashgrrl --- Steven Sacks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a feeling that Flashgrrl is actually a guy faking his gender to get more help from all the lonely guys here on Flashcoders. It is scientifically proven to work in other online places (chat rooms, MMORPGs, etc.) so it's that big of a stretch that it would work here, too. ;) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Flashgrrl Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 5:11 PM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: [Flashcoders] load data Yes, that seems to be the consensus. Dave, thank you for the confirmation. I'll quit barking up the wrong tree. The reason I was trying to do this is because it seemed like an easy way to protect data in a .swf. If the .swf was decompiled, all the data would remain tucked away out of reach. Also this would allow one movie to be reused as a template over and over again. To add the data, it would be called in dynamically via a text document. Easy to update and to add new movies with different content. Or that was the theory anyway. :-) Does anyone have any ideas on how dynamically add data for ease and security? I'm open to new ideas. smile Cheers, Flashgrrl --- Dave Watts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If by root directory you mean the root directory of your web server, you will not be able to do this unless you've created a virtual mapping pointing to this directory within your web server configuration. Only files within the root directory and its subdirectories, or within virtual directories, will be accessible via HTTP. Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software http://www.figleaf.com/ Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com 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 ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com 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 Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com 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
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[Flashcoders] online security development needed
Good day everyone, I am involved in an online education project. The developer who was building the backbone for the past several months has bowed out of the project leaving us back at square one. The good news is that there is now a clean slate for someone new. wry grin I have a clear outline of what is needed but do not have the skills to ensure the level of protection necessary to safeguard the online lesson plans and virtual classroom materials. If you have expertise in this area, I'd love to chat off-list! (Keep in mind that this is a truly online project. The company is based in Australia so communication will be done mainly via email.) Thanking you in advance, Flashgrrl Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
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