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Old May 11th 18, 06:52 PM posted to alt.computer.workshop,rec.photo.digital,comp.sys.mac.system,comp.sys.mac.apps
David B.[_4_]
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Default Effective defenses against malware and other threats on Applecomputers

On 11/05/2018 18:21, Frozen North wrote:
On 2018-05-11 12:42 PM, David B. wrote:
On 11/05/2018 17:33, Frozen North wrote:
On 2018-05-11 5:04 AM, David B. wrote:
Summary:

Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you
would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic
talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind!

*

There will always be threats to your information security associated
with using any Internet-connected communications tool:

1. You can mitigate those threats by following commonsense practices.

2. Delegating that responsibility to software is an ineffective
defense!

3. Assuming that any product will protect you from those threats is
a hazardous attitude that is likely to result in neglecting point #1
above.

Do you rely on your wife for protecting your iMac, we all know you
have absolutely zero common sense?


No. My wife never uses my iMac.

You do not trust her with it?Â* She must be smarter than you.


Of course I'd trust her with it, but she prefers to use her iPad.

Mind you, there been some interesting events involving the use of
computers in 'The Bridge' of late. Have you watched it?
http://nordicnoir.tv/tv-shows/the-bridge/

Do you still look after YOUR wife's iMac?

She does not have one anymore. You may as well scrub that from your
dossier on me.


Oh dear. Put out of action by malware, eh?!!! ;-) (Just joking!)

She'll miss it I'm sure. The picture quality on my new one is truly
superb - I just LOVE it!

Btw, there is *NO* dossier - just my memory and that of Google Groups.

How about having a sensible conversation sometime? There's little point
in being abrasive all the time.

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David B.