Well, as far as not using the internet...I say just be careful where you go (or TRY) to be careful.
There've been a few times I've been like, "Whoa! Get out of there". I remember one time (this was way back in probably 2003 before the internet was like it is now. (More tame back then).
Well, I was going to RE-CANE my cane-back dining room chairs.
So, I put in 'caning' (something like that). What came up, even today, I shutter to think back. It was unbelievable! Let's just say, not good.
My late husband got a real laugh out of it. He owned a rather large computer company so he was familiar with some of what was on there even back then.
Let's say, "I was a novice....and kinda still am".
But (as many of you know) I do go looking for various items/articles/pictures, etc.
I learned from my Mother (whom I only knew after I became a teenager) if you want to enjoy life to the fullest, jump in with both feet. In other words, don't be afraid of life.
One way or another things will come out or get you. I'm a little luckier than some because my son-in-law downloads various anti-virus stuff on my older than dirt laptop. He just 'upgraded' it on Friday.
I don't do any banking or much. I mostly use it for well....QVC and that's about all.
If you want to flip out....google your name or family members, etc.
Everything you didn't want to know will pop up.
So, my adivce (which doesn't mean squat) is use your brain and watch where you go. Don't put personal information on it....well...don't make it easy for them.
Make them work for it another way...because you bet your .......they will get it if they want to.
Wellsfargo and other large banks, Walmart, Target (you name them) have all been hacked at various times. They just don't publicize it.
Do you get gas? Well, I do. I have a specific card just for that because my card was 'hacked' from the gas pump a few Christmases ago. They broke into the pump and got the electronic information out of the INSIDE of the pump. I didn't realize it until Wellsfargo called me. Guess what?
Wellsfargo doesn't do anything to anyone unless it's over $500. THAT's what the inspector told me! Then it's a felony. Tell that to the people who lost (like I did $485). Sure, they put the money in but I couldn't use that card until I got a new one. Who pays for that? We all do because they just raise their rates. No sweat off of them!
Phew! My rant is over. Here comes yet another storm here in Northern Va. It was sunny and beautiful. Now there's thunder and lightening. I'm surrounded by trees.
I've been hit (house and trees) at least 4 times! They were mostly in May!
Think of me. I'm going to go get some food. Love you guys.
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