Re: What would you tell someone new to computers in relation to how to securing it

From: Markus Kraus (mkr_at_gmxpro.de)
Date: 02/15/04

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    On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 15:37:45 -0800, n1pop wrote:

    >Securing a computer is more than just installing security software or
    >removing vulnerable bits, it includes education, too. Even if you harden
    >the computer, an uneducated user can still be bitten by a phish or other
    >scam. The uneducated is also susceptible to hoaxes, which are only viruses
    >spread by humans. I'm sure you're more than aware that security is a
    >collection of different pieces that, when put together, significantly
    >harden the computer.

    Nice said! I couldn't agree more.

    Best regards,
    Markus

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