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I think, these days, the "hackers" are so persistent and so determined, that it probably doesn't really matter if you have a mac or a PC, or if you are diligent in securing your passwords. If they want to get in, they'll get in! No one is really safe anymore . . .  

posted by JimmyA on November 7, 2013 at 1:12 PM | link to this | reply

I never think much about security, but when I think of all I have on this machine I should re-think my thinking...But it hurts so much.

posted by UtahJay on November 7, 2013 at 8:27 AM | link to this | reply

TAPS

You're definitely not alone.  Someday maybe we'll find a better way to do this.  But for now just keep trying :).

Be well

-WhiteHat

posted by WhiteHat_TroubleMaker on November 7, 2013 at 6:02 AM | link to this | reply

FormerStudent

I am glad it was informative for you.  Remember - always back up!! :)

Thanks

-WhiteHat

posted by WhiteHat_TroubleMaker on November 7, 2013 at 6:01 AM | link to this | reply

Naut

I'm glad the puns are OK.  I sometimes unleash them without even knowing it :).  You're not alone when it comes to acting "securely" with your computer.  SOmeday though, I think it kids will learn about this stuff from the beginning - like looking both ways before you cross the street.

Thanks for the comment

-WhiteHat

posted by WhiteHat_TroubleMaker on November 7, 2013 at 6:00 AM | link to this | reply

Kabu

Someday I hope we can get rid of all that cyber trash

Thanks

-WhiteHat

posted by WhiteHat_TroubleMaker on November 7, 2013 at 5:56 AM | link to this | reply

Yes

you can aloways do the unplug maneuver if it comes to it :).

 

-WhiteHat

posted by WhiteHat_TroubleMaker on November 7, 2013 at 5:55 AM | link to this | reply

BC

yup

posted by WhiteHat_TroubleMaker on November 7, 2013 at 5:54 AM | link to this | reply

Sour Grapes

Very interesting post, but I must admit, I have a lot of trouble remembering passwords or storing them in such a place or way to find what I need.  Mostly I just give up when I can't seem to hack my own sites, and say to myself, "I didn't want to go there anyway!"

posted by TAPS. on November 6, 2013 at 8:54 PM | link to this | reply

Until now, I did not give thought about how one system may be more susceptible to malware than another. A very interesting read this entry is.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on November 6, 2013 at 6:31 PM | link to this | reply

WHT

You make some very interesting points, and you also remind me that I am far too lackadaisical when it comes to security...Oh, and we do allow puns here, LOL...

posted by Nautikos on November 6, 2013 at 5:53 PM | link to this | reply

I get a lot of bad email...they are going to quarantine and I delete without opening. I can't tell you how many thousands I have supposedly earned from different places. LOL Very imformative post.

posted by Kabu on November 6, 2013 at 4:52 PM | link to this | reply

I get a lot of bad email...they are going to quarantine and I delete without opening. I can't tell you how many thousands I have supposedly earned from different places. LOL Very imformative post.

posted by Kabu on November 6, 2013 at 4:51 PM | link to this | reply

i got that hallmark virus email...luckily i unplugged my pc since it wouldn't shut off on its own and saved it!

posted by Annicita on November 6, 2013 at 3:12 PM | link to this | reply

i got that hallmark virus email...luckily i unplugged my pc since it wouldn't shut off on its own and saved it!

posted by Annicita on November 6, 2013 at 3:11 PM | link to this | reply

WhiteHat Troublemaker

TUse common sense per project. BC-A, Bill’s R®st

posted by BC-A on November 6, 2013 at 2:42 PM | link to this | reply