After re-reading I see that I completely missed the points being presented. I thought we were discussing botnets only for some odd reason. Yes USB devices are a definite risk.
Yes....but without a net connection the only way a virus has to transmit personal data is to load it to the usb drive and hope that you plug it into another computer with one. Which means that it increases it's chances of being caught since it's increasing its footprint. I'm not saying it can't be done. I'm just saying that the person writting the virus will most likely ignore that method of attack. Since most people with a comp have some type of net connection.
I think you're right. Which is why don't plan to use it. The problem is that when a very successful company starts something like posting a person's real name for the whole world to see. While making boatloads of cash from it. Other companies will do the exact same thing (since it worked so well for the 1st company). Soon there will be no companies offering similar services without the requirement of using our real identities. That's why you see people going crazy over privacy issues.
It doesn't hurt to turn it on. Think of it as closing the screen door to keep the insects out. I think the reason why people say "leave it off" is because there some out there that would put MAC filtering in place and think they are completely secure. So they so to leave it off to avoid confusion.
That should go without saying. I'm guessing that this is a way for the members that don't think it's worth the risk to bow out and the rest to regroup.
I’m not sure why this is news. Dishonest people/companies in the repair services such as auto-repair, HVAC, plumbing, insurance, etc have been doing things like this for a long time. I think the article would have been better if after listing the examples it then gave the common precautions people use to avoid the shysters.
From what I remember. They had two areas of info they collected. There was the Sony account that had the name, address, phone number and birth date that you gave them. Then they had the credit card info that could be completely different.
I'm in the Same boat. I stopped playing Everquest in 2003 and I'm still affected. My address may have changed but they have everything else. According to the email only customers out of the country have to worry about credit card information being stolen but given their past reputation I can't give them the benefit of the doubt.
I know this and I still choose to use it. I'm hooked I tell you...HOOKED! In all seriousness though, I treat facebook like an outdoor restaurant. If it’s something that I don’t feel comfortable with someone overhearing I don’t post it.
Holy cow does this mean that Spock's comment from ST-TOS will turn out to be true. "television-- That form of entertainment didn't last much past the mid 21'st century".:)
Good list. Though my first rule is that if they haven't copied down the error message exactly as it appears on the screen, or if "there is no error message". Then it's a 1 - 2 day wait. Since usually when there's no error message it involves tracking down the bit of software that's mucking up the works. This allows me to schedule the time and it let's them know that I'm not at their beck and call.
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After re-reading I see that I completely missed the points being presented. I thought we were discussing botnets only for some odd reason. Yes USB devices are a definite risk.
I know this and nowhere in my post did I say otherwise.
Yes....but without a net connection the only way a virus has to transmit personal data is to load it to the usb drive and hope that you plug it into another computer with one. Which means that it increases it's chances of being caught since it's increasing its footprint. I'm not saying it can't be done. I'm just saying that the person writting the virus will most likely ignore that method of attack. Since most people with a comp have some type of net connection.
I think you're right. Which is why don't plan to use it. The problem is that when a very successful company starts something like posting a person's real name for the whole world to see. While making boatloads of cash from it. Other companies will do the exact same thing (since it worked so well for the 1st company). Soon there will be no companies offering similar services without the requirement of using our real identities. That's why you see people going crazy over privacy issues.
You got that right. I shudder to think how cold my crappy college apartment would of been without it!
If the other social networking sites are any indication. Something better will come along in about 3 - 4 years to replace google+
Not only that but it looks like it would be a menace to other drivers.
It doesn't hurt to turn it on. Think of it as closing the screen door to keep the insects out. I think the reason why people say "leave it off" is because there some out there that would put MAC filtering in place and think they are completely secure. So they so to leave it off to avoid confusion.
I'm starting to think that a home auth server for wireless connections is a must. Hmm...I have been looking for a reason to learn Diameter. :)
That should go without saying. I'm guessing that this is a way for the members that don't think it's worth the risk to bow out and the rest to regroup.
Disbanding not quitting.
I've always wondered if a moon had a magnetic field like the earth's. If that would be enough to shield it.
Wait...what?
I know I wont buy a game if it requires me to be online for single player. I play most of my games while stuck at small airports while waiting around.
I’m not sure why this is news. Dishonest people/companies in the repair services such as auto-repair, HVAC, plumbing, insurance, etc have been doing things like this for a long time. I think the article would have been better if after listing the examples it then gave the common precautions people use to avoid the shysters.
Great pictures!
Holy cow Counterstrike is still around!!
From what I remember. They had two areas of info they collected. There was the Sony account that had the name, address, phone number and birth date that you gave them. Then they had the credit card info that could be completely different.
I'm in the Same boat. I stopped playing Everquest in 2003 and I'm still affected. My address may have changed but they have everything else. According to the email only customers out of the country have to worry about credit card information being stolen but given their past reputation I can't give them the benefit of the doubt.
I know this and I still choose to use it. I'm hooked I tell you...HOOKED! In all seriousness though, I treat facebook like an outdoor restaurant. If it’s something that I don’t feel comfortable with someone overhearing I don’t post it.
well shoot someone already beat me to it.
Holy cow does this mean that Spock's comment from ST-TOS will turn out to be true. "television-- That form of entertainment didn't last much past the mid 21'st century". :)
I don't have cable either. Most of my entertainment (Netflix, Hulu, etc) comes from my internet connection. The rest are from DVD and book purchases.
Here I thought this was another telecommuting story...until I read the article...
Good list. Though my first rule is that if they haven't copied down the error message exactly as it appears on the screen, or if "there is no error message". Then it's a 1 - 2 day wait. Since usually when there's no error message it involves tracking down the bit of software that's mucking up the works. This allows me to schedule the time and it let's them know that I'm not at their beck and call.