Author: Jeroen van Dorp
Date: 05:49:15 03/24/00
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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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