Update your software now!

June 13, 2019
by Ari Lazarus
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/20...r-software-now

We secure our valuables – our wallets, keys, and homes. We know that, if
left unsecured, they can easily be a target for criminals. So it makes
sense to think the same way about the information stored on all our devices.

Computers, tablets, phones and other personal devices hold your emails
and your financial and tax documents (with your Social Security
numbers). Criminals who get access to this valuable information can
commit identity theft, put harmful software on your devices, or both.

What’s one easy way to help protect all of this sensitive information?
Update your software regularly, and as soon as possible when a newer
version comes out. What’s an even easier way? Set the updates to happen
automatically. Don’t ignore reminders to update. Criminals look to
exploit vulnerabilities before the software companies can fix it.
Delaying gives hackers time to access your information – even when a
patch is out there to lock them out.

So what software should you be updating?

Security software. Whether you use antivirus or firewall programs that
were pre-installed on your device or that you bought on your own, make
sure they’re up to date.

Operating system software. Your operating system could be Windows, Apple
OS, etc. If you’re not sure how to update your operating system, go to
the website of your device manufacturer for help.

Internet browsers and apps. Both are access points for criminals to
enter your devices, so it’s important to keep them secure.

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Looking for more tips on how to stay safe online?

Check out FTC.gov/OnGuardOnline.

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/feature...-onguardonline

--
David B.
Devon, UK

In message , David B.
writes (to three newsgroups):
June 13, 2019
by Ari Lazarus
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC

What's one of those? If it's a valid qualification, who certifies them?
[]
Looking for more tips on how to stay safe online?

I wasn't looking for the first one ... (-:
[]
--
J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf

And Jonathan Harker would never have sent all those letters to his beloved
Mina from Transylvania, he'd have texted her instead. "Stuck in weird castle w
guy w big teeth. Missing u. xxxx (-:" - Alison Graham, RT 2015/11/7-13

On 14/06/2019 23:00, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , David B.
writes (to three newsgroups):
June 13, 2019
by Ari Lazarus
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC

What's one of those? If it's a valid qualification, who certifies them?
[]

This might help! https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc

Looking for more tips on how to stay safe online?

I wasn't looking for the first one ... (-:
[]

Ha! :-D

Btw, what is the significance of your box brackets? Viz: []

--
David B.
Devon, UK

In message , David B.
writes:
On 14/06/2019 23:00, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , David B.
writes (to three newsgroups):
June 13, 2019
by Ari Lazarus
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
What's one of those? If it's a valid qualification, who certifies
them?
[]

This might help! https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc

Tells me about the FTC, which on the whole I agree does good work.
Though it's a US agency [and you and I are UK]. (That page doesn't
include the word "Specialist" though. It was the job title that sounded
a bit iffy to me, not the FTC.)

Looking for more tips on how to stay safe online?
I wasn't looking for the first one ... (-:
[]

Ha! :-D

Btw, what is the significance of your box brackets? Viz: []

Short for "[something snipped here]". (I always like to show where I've
snipped something, so that I can't be accused of distorting what someone
said by deleting without showing that I've done so.)
--
J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf

"Flobalob" actually means "Flowerpot" in Oddle-Poddle.

J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , David B.
writes:
On 14/06/2019 23:00, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , David B.
writes (to three newsgroups):
June 13, 2019
by Ari Lazarus
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
What's one of those? If it's a valid qualification, who certifies them?
[]

This might help! https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc

Tells me about the FTC, which on the whole I agree does good work.
Though it's a US agency [and you and I are UK]. (That page doesn't
include the word "Specialist" though. It was the job title that sounded
a bit iffy to me, not the FTC.)

Looking for more tips on how to stay safe online?
I wasn't looking for the first one ... (-:
[]

Ha! :-D

Btw, what is the significance of your box brackets? Viz: []

Short for "[something snipped here]". (I always like to show where I've
snipped something, so that I can't be accused of distorting what someone
said by deleting without showing that I've done so.)

David is "improving his karma points" by posting
copies of fluffy vapid "advertising".

When a person reads that FTC thing, what exactly are they supposed
to do ? Run in circles with their arms waving frantically
above their head ?

I think these FTC adverts ara available as a cologne and
as a stick deodorant. Applying the advertisement
doesn't actually do anything, but you smell *GREAT*
afterwards.

Paul

On 15/06/2019 04:10, Paul wrote:
J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , David B.
writes:
On 14/06/2019 23:00, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , David B.
writes (to three newsgroups):
June 13, 2019
by Ari Lazarus
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
Â*What's one of those? If it's a valid qualification, who certifies
them?
[]

This might help! https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc

Tells me about the FTC, which on the whole I agree does good work.
Though it's a US agency [and you and I are UK]. (That page doesn't
include the word "Specialist" though. It was the job title that
sounded a bit iffy to me, not the FTC.)

Looking for more tips on how to stay safe online?
Â*I wasn't looking for the first one ... (-:
[]

Ha! :-D

Btw, what is the significance of your box brackets? Viz: []

Short for "[something snipped here]". (I always like to show where
I've snipped something, so that I can't be accused of distorting what
someone said by deleting without showing that I've done so.)

David is "improving his karma points" by posting
copies of fluffy vapid "advertising".

When a person reads that FTC thing, what exactly are they supposed
to do ? Run in circles with their arms waving frantically
above their head ?

I think these FTC adverts ara available as a cologne and
as a stick deodorant. Applying the advertisement
doesn't actually do anything, but you smell *GREAT*
afterwards.

Â*Â* Paul

It appears that I'm being far too subtle for you, dear Paul! ;-)

'Shadow' claimed that a recent post by '...winston' is a "Fake"

Message-ID:

http://al.howardknight.net/msgid.cgi?ID=156058640000

I personally don't think it *IS* fake. What is YOUR opinion, please?

FWIW ....

My 'friend' mentioned in that thread is middle-aged lady in Oklahoma,
USA, with whom I've enjoyed a number of Skype video conversations, and
who has used a very old laptop with Windows XP to do so.

In my opinion she'd have been better advised by '...winston' to buy a
new machine rather than continue using her old one. Exactly in
accordance with the advice given by the FTC! ;-)

--
David B.
Devon, UK

On 14/06/2019 23:57, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , David B.
writes:
On 14/06/2019 23:00, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , David B.
writes (to three newsgroups):
June 13, 2019
by Ari Lazarus
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
Â*What's one of those? If it's a valid qualification, who certifies them?
[]

This might help! https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc

Tells me about the FTC, which on the whole I agree does good work.
Though it's a US agency [and you and I are UK]. (That page doesn't
include the word "Specialist" though. It was the job title that sounded
a bit iffy to me, not the FTC.)

It's Americanese! ;-)

https://www.zippia.com/consumer-educ...ecialist-jobs/

Looking for more tips on how to stay safe online?
Â*I wasn't looking for the first one ... (-:
[]

Ha! :-D

Btw, what is the significance of your box brackets? Viz: []

Short for "[something snipped here]". (I always like to show where I've
snipped something, so that I can't be accused of distorting what someone
said by deleting without showing that I've done so.)

OK, thanks. :-)

I've sometimes used [....] for the same purpose.

--
David B.
Devon, UK

In message , David B.
writes:
On 14/06/2019 23:57, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , David B.
writes:
On 14/06/2019 23:00, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , David B.
writes (to three newsgroups):
June 13, 2019
by Ari Lazarus
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
[]
include the word "Specialist" though. It was the job title that
sounded a bit iffy to me, not the FTC.)

It's Americanese! ;-)
[]
Yes, but sounds at best "salesman", and at most insulting (to those he
interacts with, not to him) "teacher of idiots", i. e. someone whose job
is to tell stupid people what to do. Which, since I don't consider
myself to be _that_ stupid, means I don't feel obliged to listen to what
someone with that job title says. (And since I don't think _most_ of
{those in the two of the three 'groups you posted to that I take} are
stupid either, I was wondering why it was relayed there.)
--
J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf

Imagine a world with no hypothetical situations...

On Fri, 14 Jun 2019 17:49:21 +0100, "David B."
wrote:

So what software should you be updating?

Security software. Whether you use antivirus or firewall programs that
were pre-installed on your device or that you bought on your own, make
sure they’re up to date.

Operating system software. Your operating system could be Windows, Apple
OS, etc. If you’re not sure how to update your operating system, go to
the website of your device manufacturer for help.

So why are you posting this here?

An updated O/s probably wouldn't run on my computer -- not enough
resources. People are using Windows XP because they aren't rich enough
to buy a new computer every few months.

Internet browsers and apps. Both are access points for criminals to
enter your devices, so it’s important to keep them secure.

I downdated my browser when it got too bloated to run on my OS. The
newest version tells me it won't run at all, get a new computer.
Whuich means getyting a new2 OS, and finding that hal my software
won't run on it.

..



--
Steve Hayes
http://www.khanya.org.za/stevesig.htm
http://khanya.wordpress.com

On Sun, 16 Jun 2019 17:31:54 +0200, Steve Hayes
wrote:

On Fri, 14 Jun 2019 17:49:21 +0100, "David B."
wrote:

So what software should you be updating?

Operating system software. Your operating system could be Windows, Apple
OS, etc. If you’re not sure how to update your operating system, go to
the website of your device manufacturer for help.

So why are you posting this here?

I posted a fake follow up and he fell for it.

Message-ID:

And admitted he was just phishing for suckers. He has
absolutely no interest in updating software. As far as I can make out,
his only interests are how many full bottles are left in his
hiding-place, and how many people he can hurt.

Get to know him better.... (or just Google "David Brooks
Devon")

https://web.archive.org/web/20190603181837/http://tekrider.net/pages/david-brooks-stalker.php
[]'s
--
Don't be evil - Google 2004
We have a new policy - Google 2012

On 16/06/2019 17:30, Shadow wrote:
And admitted he was just phishing for suckers. He has absolutely no
interest in updating software.

Killfile him and spare the rest of us your replication of his nonsense.

On 16/06/2019 17:55, Fake Bill Gates wrote:
On 16/06/2019 17:30, Shadow wrote:
And admitted he was just phishing for suckers. He has absolutely no
interest in updating software.

Killfile him and spare the rest of us your replication of his nonsense.

Why are YOU responding to a *LIAR* and a Troll?

Shadow is the Devil incarnate!

--
David B.
Devon, UK

On Sun, 16 Jun 2019 12:55:00 -0400, Fake Bill Gates
wrote:

On 16/06/2019 17:30, Shadow wrote:
And admitted he was just phishing for suckers. He has absolutely no
interest in updating software.

Killfile him and spare the rest of us your replication of his nonsense.

3 people fell for his phishing this week. If I killfile him
he'll just carry on abusing their trust.
He's gloating in another group ATM about a suicide he
induced. He's a totally deranged individual.
Note I edit out any innocent third parties when I reply (one
of which has me in his filters - the irony!!!).
Sorry mate - no can do - not unless someone else carries on
where I left off. Want to volunteer ?
[]'s
--
Don't be evil - Google 2004
We have a new policy - Google 2012

On 16/06/2019 18:26, Shadow wrote:
On Sun, 16 Jun 2019 12:55:00 -0400, Fake Bill Gates
wrote:

On 16/06/2019 17:30, Shadow wrote:
And admitted he was just phishing for suckers. He has absolutely no
interest in updating software.

Killfile him and spare the rest of us your replication of his nonsense.

3 people fell for his phishing this week. If I killfile him
he'll just carry on abusing their trust.

I've never abused anyone's trust. *EVER*!

He's gloating in another group ATM about a suicide he
induced. He's a totally deranged individual.

Sadly, YOU are the deranged individual if you believe that to be the case.

Note I edit out any innocent third parties when I reply (one
of which has me in his filters - the irony!!!).

*YOU are the BAD GUY*, Shadow! Everyone *KNOWS* you are a *LIAR*!

Sorry mate - no can do - not unless someone else carries on
where I left off. Want to volunteer ?
[]'s

Fill out this form and we'll take it from hereon-in:-

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...l30JQ/viewform

Don't be shy!

HTH
HAND

x-posts deleted; XPgen only

Steve Hayes wrote:
An updated O/s probably wouldn't run on my computer -- not enough
resources. People are using Windows XP because they aren't rich enough
to buy a new computer every few months.


I downdated my browser when it got too bloated to run on my OS. The
newest version tells me it won't run at all, get a new computer.
Whuich means getyting a new2 OS, and finding that hal my software
won't run on it.

I also have a couple of XP-era machines with fairly low resources, One
of them is a Dell laptop I inherited from a friend when he got a newer
laptop. It has a 2006 BIOS, a 600 MHz 32bit Pentium M cpu, 1 G ram,
ancient IBM graphics. I don't use its XP installation to go online, but
I still use XP for 'stuff'. Its previous 'operational' OS was a linux
Mint 17.3 XFCE for online activity. When that support ran out, I moved
on to MX linux, now at 18.3 which is also XFCE DE. It also runs fine
and securely.

The other one is a Compaq desktop also 2006 BIOS which is stronger, w/
2G ram, 64bit AMD at 1000 MHz, NVidia gfx. Its browser is an 'expired'
Chrome 49.0; but I don't use that to 'surf' but only to access a
specific site.

I guess my point in an XP group, not a linux one, is that we should use
our old hardware 'very carefully' and linux is a useful solution, but
old Win OSes have a place.

I also have a Vista-era laptop w/ 2008 bios, 2G w/ 64bit 800 MHz AMD
cpu. It can run lean v of Win7 and of course various linux.


--
Mike Easter