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Comment by Tom Valesky on [HOWTO] Defend Against AI-Powered Scams (July 17, 2025 07:28 PM)
Great post Bob. One thing that I'm interested in hearing your opinion about is the "key password" that many sites are now suggesting we use. Thank you...
Comment by Tom Valesky on [HOWTO] Defend Against AI-Powered Scams (July 17, 2025 07:28 PM)
Great post Bob. One thing that I'm interested in hearing your opinion about is the "key password" that many sites are now suggesting we use. Thank you...
Comment by JMJ on [HOWTO] Defend Against AI-Powered Scams (July 17, 2025 03:35 PM)
Hi Bob! You say "Change your password every 3 to 6 months," but why? This "best practice" is now completely obsolete, and even strongly discouraged, s...
Comment by Brian F on [HOWTO] Defend Against AI-Powered Scams (July 17, 2025 06:30 AM)
An excellent article Bob. AI is going to turn out to be like letting a bucket full of termites loose, cheers....
Comment by Donald on [HOWTO] Defend Against AI-Powered Scams (July 16, 2025 11:15 PM)
I think it would help to send no money to anyone, no matter who or what they pretend to be. Personally, I think scamming should be a capitol crime an...
Comment by Kevin on [HOWTO] Defend Against AI-Powered Scams (July 16, 2025 10:19 PM)
I think we need to clarify the old advice by restating it to be "Verify BEFORE trusting", Incidentally, I have yet to see one busily active Facebook...
Comment by ANDRE CHENIER on Cousin Vinny Strikes Again! (July 15, 2025 03:09 PM)
Another well written and informative advice from Bob....
Comment by CW on Cousin Vinny Strikes Again! (July 14, 2025 09:40 PM)
AI users will think of it soon (yesterday) or it will itself (scary thought!)....
Comment by Nunna Yerbiz on Cousin Vinny Strikes Again! (July 14, 2025 05:59 PM)
What about AI? Is it possible for some new AI-generated attack to violate the sanctity of your inbox?...
Comment by Citellus on 9 Good Reasons to Try Dual Monitors (July 12, 2025 01:23 AM)
My desk top died many years ago. So I now use a 16" screen laptop, but also connect to my old 21" monitor from the desk top. Works great, but I miss...
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