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To: AppyPappy

Correct. Social Engineering. There is no technological fix for stupid behavior. Not meant as an insult, but if you don’t understand what is happening ask for help. I’d much rather spend a few minutes with my clients explaining what they are seeing and making sure they do not get infected than hours cleaning up behind an infection. Even though the latter puts more money in my pocket.

Current computer protection is very good. Witness the fact that the bad guys have mostly resorted to social engineering and other behavioral methodologies.


7 posted on 12/16/2014 8:12:13 AM PST by Roses0508
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To: Roses0508

That’s why I tell people to put their older clients on Linux. You have to provide the root password to install anything and there are fewer Linux viruses. I use Mint and have yet to run into a problem.


8 posted on 12/16/2014 8:15:40 AM PST by AppyPappy (If you are not part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
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