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<blockquote data-quote="chas_m" data-source="post: 1042790"><p>It's really infuriating to me that this is what Windows does to people -- it makes them so scared and intimidated by their own computers and the internet.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You have never been told there is no threat.</p><p></p><p>What you HAVE been told is that there are no viruses or ways for people to remotely "hack" your machine, and that continues to be true.</p><p></p><p>There are still things that can happen to your computer that are out of your control, ranging from simple Denial of Service attacks to physical theft to certain kinds of (light by Windows standards) malware. Every computer that is out of its box is prone to these sorts of attacks, but on the Mac it is very rare for users to be affected by any of them, and with a modicum of common sense you'll be like most of us and have no issues with security.</p><p></p><p>And by "common sense" I mean simple things like installing security updates from Software Update, not pirating software, not falling for phishing scams or identity theft scams. The Mac can protect you from viruses but it can't protect you from stupidity. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Have you ever owned a car?</p><p></p><p>What is the purpose of an oil change or a tuneup when the car is still running perfectly satisfactorily?</p><p></p><p>Answer: to prevent future problems.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>See above. "Bad" websites mean something different to Mac users than to Windows users. Our idea of "bad" websites refer to sites that try to trick you into giving out passwords (by masquerading as legitimate sites), bank info, identify info as so forth.</p><p></p><p>PC users would see this as "bad" too, but they also include sites with malicious pop-ups, virus-spreading, zombie-infecting, fake anti-virus "checks" and a million other problems. Macs aren't affected by those, but again -- Macs can't protect you from stupidity.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Actually, I do none of those things. I download unstable betas and programs I know nothing about all day long (it's part of my job). No problems. Why?</p><p></p><p>BECAUSE I'M ON A MAC.</p><p></p><p>You really SERIOUSLY need to let go of this fear. Common sense (if you have any) will provide you with all the protection you need. Let me repeat this AGAIN:</p><p></p><p>*YOU ARE SAFE ON THE INTERNET USING A MAC.*</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>With respect, you're being awfully slow on the uptake. To wit:</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>THIS is why you're coming across as a paranoid nut. Talk about asking for a wheelbarrow full of new fevered fantasies and imaginary issues!!</p><p></p><p>You've just downloaded a program you WILL NOT understand. You just don't have the background. It will give you all kinds of messages you won't understand and will assume the worst about.</p><p></p><p>Please take my advice and uninstall it IMMEDIATELY and forget you ever heard of it. You're actively seeking to create more problems for yourself instead of doing what you should be doing: learning the Mac.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chas_m, post: 1042790"] It's really infuriating to me that this is what Windows does to people -- it makes them so scared and intimidated by their own computers and the internet. You have never been told there is no threat. What you HAVE been told is that there are no viruses or ways for people to remotely "hack" your machine, and that continues to be true. There are still things that can happen to your computer that are out of your control, ranging from simple Denial of Service attacks to physical theft to certain kinds of (light by Windows standards) malware. Every computer that is out of its box is prone to these sorts of attacks, but on the Mac it is very rare for users to be affected by any of them, and with a modicum of common sense you'll be like most of us and have no issues with security. And by "common sense" I mean simple things like installing security updates from Software Update, not pirating software, not falling for phishing scams or identity theft scams. The Mac can protect you from viruses but it can't protect you from stupidity. :) Have you ever owned a car? What is the purpose of an oil change or a tuneup when the car is still running perfectly satisfactorily? Answer: to prevent future problems. See above. "Bad" websites mean something different to Mac users than to Windows users. Our idea of "bad" websites refer to sites that try to trick you into giving out passwords (by masquerading as legitimate sites), bank info, identify info as so forth. PC users would see this as "bad" too, but they also include sites with malicious pop-ups, virus-spreading, zombie-infecting, fake anti-virus "checks" and a million other problems. Macs aren't affected by those, but again -- Macs can't protect you from stupidity. Actually, I do none of those things. I download unstable betas and programs I know nothing about all day long (it's part of my job). No problems. Why? BECAUSE I'M ON A MAC. You really SERIOUSLY need to let go of this fear. Common sense (if you have any) will provide you with all the protection you need. Let me repeat this AGAIN: *YOU ARE SAFE ON THE INTERNET USING A MAC.* With respect, you're being awfully slow on the uptake. To wit: THIS is why you're coming across as a paranoid nut. Talk about asking for a wheelbarrow full of new fevered fantasies and imaginary issues!! You've just downloaded a program you WILL NOT understand. You just don't have the background. It will give you all kinds of messages you won't understand and will assume the worst about. Please take my advice and uninstall it IMMEDIATELY and forget you ever heard of it. You're actively seeking to create more problems for yourself instead of doing what you should be doing: learning the Mac. [/QUOTE]
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