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No, the "rich" people I've provided tech support to are the juiciest targets and get hit regularly because avoiding malware/phishing/etc. doesn't even register
by leakycap 1y ago
No, the "rich" people I've provided tech support to are the juiciest targets and get hit regularly because avoiding malware/phishing/etc. doesn't even register on their daily thought process and everything is just something to get through to get to the next important thing
You would not believe what a person can manage to install on their MacBook nowdays... it used to be "Flash Player updates" that got them, now I don't even know where this stuff comes from
- cranberryturkey 1y agoMy sister has a mac. she regular gets malware. I put her on Ubuntu (never had a problem) but she complained about the UX
- leakycap 1y agoI've successfully set some regular laptop users up with linux, but having the linux system be part of their "ecosystem" with their phones, tablet, password manager, Teams, and other common needs met takes more work than some people admit I really think if someone get malware on macOS, they need a locked down tablet like an iPad instead of a more open device
- Bender 1y agoAdding ... these people are the most likely to leave laptops unlocked and unattended in public spaces as many of them just see the petty cost of the laptop vs. the value of the data on it and their risk vectors to a corporation. Their email discussions alone can be worth the market cap of their company.