Hello,
I heard on the radio that pirates now
attack computers demanding money from people/businesses before they can get
back their data. Apparently it happens in the home area too. All I can think is
that I must back up my stuff. One woman said that she left her flash drive in
the computer so that was bad too. I would not do that, but it has been a long
time since I backed up everything. I suppose it is now photos that are that
more precious thing that could be locked down. If you get any emails with links
do not follow them. I say that even as I think about how I pass on photos. A link
is easy because you can do a large batch at once. The pirates are demanding
thousands of dollars, although some have been able to bargain the amount down.
Who could have guessed that such a
thing could happen? Pirates are on the seas. As was stated by an expert on
these events, the internet is a very large place with lots of hiding places.
We have two large flash drives that
will backup almost everything, but for some reason the one that is mine does
not want to make a connection with the computer. The other works just fine. I
will have to see if that talented Leroy can figure it out when he comes home, although
I have a faint memory that I was the one who got it to work before hence it
became mine. Grumble, grumble. I just now learned I was putting it in upside
down! Can you imagine that? I will deal with that later as I need to go to work
soon.
One positive thing for general people
is that apparently they more frequently go after larger concerns, probably
because they can get more money. Scams, pirates, identify theft, and what else?
Good thing that I do not worry too much about those things. I guess they seem
so remote. Or at least I worry about things I cannot control at all like why is
Leroy so late?
Paula
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