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Scam reports like these really frighten me. If someone of above-average intelligence like the author can nearly be taken for a ride, imagine how easily our frie
by otterley 5y ago
Scam reports like these really frighten me. If someone of above-average intelligence like the author can nearly be taken for a ride, imagine how easily our friends and family -- who are often far more vulnerable -- can be taken advantage of.
As the people most capable of remediating the vulnerabilities in our telecommunication and banking systems, I think we ought to close ranks and insist that our employers do a better job of protecting the innocent, even if it means breaking a few conveniences.
- jstarfish 5y ago> imagine how easily our friends and family -- who are often far more vulnerable -- can be taken advantage of. FUD. Hackers and scammers exist, sure, but your friends and family are always most likely going to be victimized by friends and family. Outsiders have to work to collect intelligence, gain access and obtain your trust. Friends and family already have all three prerequisites. Bernie Madoff didn't become the most prolific con-artist in history by cold-calling strangers. And consider what demographic is most likely to try recruiting you into the latest MLM scheme.
- otterley 5y agoI'm not exactly sure how what you said contradicts my comment. Threats from families are "in addition to," not "instead of."
- AnIdiotOnTheNet 5y agoWhy do you assume the author is of above average intelligence just because they work in a technology profession? I work in this industry, and I've met a lot of people even dumber than me in it, so intelligence can't be much of a requirement.
- otterley 5y agoI'm not assuming she's of above-average intelligence because of where she works. The quality of her blog post speaks for itself.