Apps and Your Personal Accounts - Page 3

Love to Run · ‎03-22-2012

@Venezia wrote:
@Love to Run - Just because some people choose not to have all their personal information on a cell phone, doesn't mean they're living in the Dark Ages.

It just means they make different choices for how to protect that information.

After 25 years in I.T., I make my own decisions about what I will or will not use. But I don't live in the Dark Ages; far from it.

@Venezia I didn't say anything about anyone else. I do what suits MY lifestyle. Not having apps, banking info, or a digital wallet would be too restrictive for me, certainly making me feel behind the times. It would also be too restrictive for my 80 year old mom, as she uses all the features of her phone as well. I have evaluated the cost/benefits of my choices and I'll continue to use reasonable precautions.

"The good thing about Science is that it's true, whether or not you believe in it."
Neil deGrasse Tyson

Love to Run · ‎03-22-2012

@chrystaltree wrote:
I don't know where that's coming from. It's kind of funny and I'll informed. Scammers do not need your physical phone to get it or to plant malicious software. They can do it electronically in a numbers of different ways. Usually when you click on an unsafe link or when you click on an ad or when you click on one of those pop up banners. This is 2024 not 2014. I'm not sure what you trying to say. Yes we must protect ourselves in many different ways but that has ALWAYS been the case. I remember when handbag snatching was a big risk. It happened to my elderly aunt back in the day. House break ins to steal existed from the time humans moved into houses. There has never been a crime free time or place on this planet and there never will be. No one wants to hide from life and avoid all the wonderful things technology has given us. We just have to be as diligent as possible. I'm in my 60s and I marvel at all the wonderful almost miraculous things in my life. My smart phone and my tablet are invaluable to me. My friend recently shared that she had breakfast with her 90 year old dad every morning. He loves 300 miles away. They Zoom every morning at 7am using their smartphones. They eat their breakfasts and chat and she gets to see for herself how her dad is doing. I'm sure he feels connected and not alone.

@chrystaltree I think some people love to share the latest scare tactics for a variety of reasons.

"The good thing about Science is that it's true, whether or not you believe in it."
Neil deGrasse Tyson

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

Good to always keep a password active on your device.

When DD left her purse in her car at a kids sports practice and it was stolen (unclear who raised that fool 🤣) she was able to "find" the phone, declare it "lost" and it was locked down. She just used my phone and it was instant.

BlueFinch · ‎08-31-2019

@Venezia You're absolutely right. I've always been very careful with personal info, but definitely not in the Dark Ages. But, after being major hacked twice (once through my bank, once Amazon), I can attest to the fact that there is such a thing as justifiable paranoia.

Once someone's personal info is traveling around the world (like mine), their desire for more apps suddenly diminishes. It's a sad, growing, use at your own risk problem, destined to get worse.

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

I am so far back in the dark I will continue to live there as long as the banks keep printing checks.

"Live frugally, but love extravagantly."

Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

@Marp Mine are not synced for safety reasons.

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

I only take my phone with me if I'm going to a meeting or somehwere I need access to my calendar or other info I have on the phone.

And, when it is outside with me .... it's in my handbag or tote.

JYWilliams · ‎03-10-2010

@CelticCrafter wrote:
My phone is a phone, not a mini computer that I can carry in my pocket.

I have no apps, banking or credit card information on it.

Same here...

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

@Love to Run wrote:
@chrystaltree wrote:
I don't know where that's coming from. It's kind of funny and I'll informed. Scammers do not need your physical phone to get it or to plant malicious software. They can do it electronically in a numbers of different ways. Usually when you click on an unsafe link or when you click on an ad or when you click on one of those pop up banners. This is 2024 not 2014. I'm not sure what you trying to say. Yes we must protect ourselves in many different ways but that has ALWAYS been the case. I remember when handbag snatching was a big risk. It happened to my elderly aunt back in the day. House break ins to steal existed from the time humans moved into houses. There has never been a crime free time or place on this planet and there never will be. No one wants to hide from life and avoid all the wonderful things technology has given us. We just have to be as diligent as possible. I'm in my 60s and I marvel at all the wonderful almost miraculous things in my life. My smart phone and my tablet are invaluable to me. My friend recently shared that she had breakfast with her 90 year old dad every morning. He loves 300 miles away. They Zoom every morning at 7am using their smartphones. They eat their breakfasts and chat and she gets to see for herself how her dad is doing. I'm sure he feels connected and not alone.

@chrystaltree I think some people love to share the latest scare tactics for a variety of reasons.

@Love to Run and @chrystaltree - I was having a conversation with the police chief. I work with him to help families (but I don't work directly with him).

We have known each other a long time, and we talk.

I live in a pretty safe area. We've always had break-ins, but other things are happening.

I was not trying to "scare" anyone. I was sharing what I found out because I thought it might be helpful to someone else too.

I've learned a lot on this thread. I'm kind of between two worlds. I don't have personal social media accounts, because some of my close friends have had unpleasant experiences. I do use it at work.

So I am always learning. And as I've always told my children, I don't want to ever stop learning!

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@Venezia wrote:
@Love to Run - Just because some people choose not to have all their personal information on a cell phone, doesn't mean they're living in the Dark Ages.

It just means they make different choices for how to protect that information.

After 25 years in I.T., I make my own decisions about what I will or will not use. But I don't live in the Dark Ages; far from it.

@Venezia

Ditto ... Dark Ages? .... it was a stupid comment.