From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 14:05:47 EST Oh, come on! I was talking about a low-cost entry into email for people who can't afford anything other than extremely bare-bones, who probably won't do any web access -- let alone buy anything online.
Phishing scams come in by email, and the latest phishing scams exploit OS security flaws to be indistinguishable from legitimate business mail. In other words, you get an email from your bank, you follow the instructions on the email, you lose all your money. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A59347-2004Nov18?language=printer http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A59349-2004Nov18?language=printer http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A61916-2004Nov19?language=printer But you are right, just as someone might drive a car which didn't pass inspection, if that was all they could afford and they needed to get to work, or would live in a house with faulty wiring, if they couldn't afford it get it fixed, someone might choose to use an insecure computer. I wouldn't recommend it, just as an electrician would recommend replacing that old knob and tube wiring, and a mechanic would recommend replacing those ball joints. If the person is aware of the risks, they can make their own decisions. --- Chip ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
