Google fixes Gmail security flaw

Google has fixed a flaw in its Gmail web e-mail service that could have allowed remote attackers to compromise users’ e-mail accounts. The blogger is reportedly a 14-year-old schoolboy. He discovered the flaw after sending rogue code from his Yahoo web mail account to his Gmail account. His blog is hosted by the Google Blogger service.

Great to hear they fix a newly found problem that quickly. It’s funny that Google cares about security so much, because closing your browser after using your Gmail keeps you logged in. Maybe they should fix the widespread problems first. More at Computer Weekly.