Quote:
by cumminsmannow
I feel like I hit a nerve here with merk. I didn't know you were so anti tapa "crap" as you put it. Like has been stated a few times tapatalk is no more dangerous (if you want to put it that way) as using your computer. I agree that the threat of getting hacked is worse and worse all the time... BUT all tapatalk is, is an easier way to check in and post and even host pics on a smart phone. It is a pita to do it thru the browser after using tapatalk for so long.
|
I have lost 2 computers to to hackers/spamers. One computer had information and pictures that can't be replaced. Yes I should have back it up on a disc. I had a 3rd computer that got hit and was able to retrieve the contents off it. It cost me $170 to get it fix. All three computers had the latest and greatest virus protectors on them.
Then someone desided to use a picture of my 100 on craiglist to sell his 100. I had several that said my 100 is sold. One got pissed at me for posting the ad. I have no problem if someone use my pictures to fix their Cub Cadet or show someone how something goes together. . I do have problems if someone use my pictures for profit.....especially if they don't ask first. After the party posted my 100 I quit posting information like I used to.
Quote:
by mrcubcadet
Quote:
Originally Posted by Merk
Why make it easier for them to do??????
Most hacker(s) pick their victims after they get in a site. You can help prevent it by not allowing stuff like tap crap.
I don't see how it would make it easier for them.
Besides, most people not interested in Cub's, or other machinery will not even know of OCC. So basically what I'm saying is, it's not an 'open' or 'popular' website like Craigslist, Ebay, FaceBook, etc...
|
Most sites like this one do not have the sercurity set up like the big time sites do. I would go to sites like this one first if I was a hacker/spammer.
Keep in mind the first time tap talk came up the site had to spend some $$ to make it work.
More cost to the site.
Yes the smart and I-phones
may make life easier......It aslo makes life more dangerous. I had someone texting on his phone and not paying attention to the road....ran my month old 2012 Silverado 2500HD off the road. Needless to say a loaded 4 wheel drive pickup aren't cheap. This truck is my first new truck.
Bottom Line-Tap crap will give another way for a spammer/hacker a way into someone computer.