I think one of the prime examples of this would be everyone favorite. When you start a new account on Facebook you aren't told that you must immediately go to options and set your security. At the start your account can be seen by anyone. For those that think they need to fill in every single field that is bad. They would be showing where they live, birthday and even children. I personally think this should be opposite and start completely secure. Even the advertisements on the side of the screen examine your interests to customize what they advertise for you. Chances are if there is software installed in the system that allows this, it wouldn't be a far stretch to say that there is someone out there that can break into it. I could be wrong but I doubt it.
I will admit to being paranoid, I check all the security setting all the time just to make sure. I have small children and feel as if I need to be a little paranoid. If you have good internet security software you should check it someday to see what it has caught. I bet you would be surprised how many tracking cookies, malware and even small viruses you have caught. Then, of course, you will think back to where you've been and I would be willing to wager it is seemingly safe sites. The security on the internet is, in most cases, barely better than the hackers out there looking to get in. It's a scary thing to think about.
A little word of advice, don't trust the free virus protection. The worst viruses I have ever encountered online have walked right through free security programs.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and as a friend said recently, "gobble til you wobble".
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Chris, well stated.
As I have mentioned before, you and your wife are commendably conscientious parents.
I implore you not to let the media driven world sway (sp?) you to lable yourself paranoid.
Are you kidding me? Being labeled "conscientous" is admirable!
Rock on Blankenfurter(s) ;) !!.............................in the free world.
I don't really see a light paranoia as anything more than being protective of my family so it's not a bad thing. :)
Hackers and Internet security IS a scary thing to think about. We've already had some big denial of service attacks which have temporarily crippled some big sites. And we've heard about cases like the 16 year old kid that hacked into the Dept. of Defense server just to see if he could. It all depends on whether the smartest computer geeks are fighting for good or evil.
Mike, if only they would use their powers for good.
I totally agree Chris. Not only is light paranoia not a bad think, it is a good thing. And necessary.
I meant for my comment to portray that it is a very good thing. Sorry if it came accross any different.
I was just referring to the fact that society perceives it as a bad thing. No worries. :)
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