Author: Tina Long
Date: 17:07:03 03/24/00
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On March 24, 2000 at 08:49:15, Jeroen van Dorp wrote:
>I wouldn't call a cookie that sneaky, as it is open to see for those even with
>basic knowledge of internet browsing. In fact, most browsers have the "accept
>cookie" option toggled off initially, so that you have to enable your browser to
>accept them in the first place.
>
>Problem is that most people do not realize what they're accepting, untill
>someone misuses it.
>
>But although people can be naive or can be beginners, fact is that everyone
>knows what two way communication means on the internet.
>A lot of self acquired knowledge (available around the net, you can find it as
>quickly as any chess related subject:) and some utilities can help out.
>
>It can be a simple program to see and delete cookies. Every now and then I wipe
>them all, and accept the fact I have to login somewhere again, or input my name
>or whatsoever.
>
>Every time I close my browser my internet cache is automatically flushed, taking
>the effort of reloading everything again next day visiting the same site (the
>chance it changed is always bigger than the chance you gain speed :))
>
>I took some precaution by buying a good virus scanner with weekly updates, and I
>take the time for a daily scan of all files.
>I took some time to find out about and close open ports while surfing.
>
>And I know the risk of being robbed because of my credit card number hacked
>(most likely at the site of the credit card company :) not while sending e-mail)
>as well as I know my name is in a least a 1000 to 2000 places around the web and
>the world, stuffed in a database (this is a real number, no exaggeration).
>
>I I stay indoors, people can sneak inside while I'm sleeping, taking my
>belongings ("Oh no, not Fritz! Not Rebel!"). That's why I have locks on my doors
>and windows. Fool proof? Nope. A mere barricade.
>
>I you go outdoors, you can get robbed, you can have a traffic accident, you can
>be swindled in the store; that's why I look after my belongings, put them safely
>away, buckle up when I drive my car, seatbelt on, I have bought a car with ABS
>and Air bags, and I look around, noticing all people, nice and less nice.
>But for all, I go out.
>
>That's the way with Internet. I go out, so people will see me, notice me, probe
>me, cheat me.
>That's why I not only keep in touch with Internet, but also with internet
>security.
>Safety precautions is one, paranoia is the other.
>
>I have nothing to hide, but I try to maximize my control over what I show and
>what people may know about me. Lurkers around? Could well be. First: they chose
>the wrong one :) Second: risk comes with life. That's the way it is.
>
>
>Jeroen ;-}
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Thanks Jeroen,
I was an Aussie who said "She'll be Right" (things that go wrong with other
people will not go wrong with me).
Then I got a security scare and bought a burglar alarm (McAfee Guard Dog), the
things it pointed out about my security were a shock to me.
I feel much better for all the people here who have discussed this with me. Now
I'm not so scared any more.
Thanks again,
Tina Long
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