This pull request updates the documentation for the finger command to clarify the distinction between the finger command and the in.fingerd service.
Changes made:
Enhanced the Privacy Considerations section to outline potential risks associated with using the finger command, including exposure of sensitive information such as usernames, login times, idle status, and mail status.
Provided recommendations for mitigating privacy risks, including disabling the finger service if not needed.
Ensured that the information aligns with the reviewer's feedback to avoid conflating the local command and the network-based service.
These updates aim to improve clarity and security awareness for users of the finger command, ensuring they understand the implications of using it in a multi-user environment.
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This pull request updates the documentation for the
fingercommand to clarify the distinction between thefingercommand and thein.fingerdservice.Changes made:
fingercommand, including exposure of sensitive information such as usernames, login times, idle status, and mail status.fingerservice if not needed.These updates aim to improve clarity and security awareness for users of the
fingercommand, ensuring they understand the implications of using it in a multi-user environment.