Today's Lesson (about the forum)
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- dusty
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Today's Lesson (about the forum)
I have become more concerned about computer security and especially about what I bring onto my computer.
The latest example of what I am seeing came this morning when I opened the Shopsmith Forum. Our newest member is Garryhof. If you click on the name this is what you will see.
Note the content of the Signature (at the very bottom). This is a link that I recommend you NOT click on. It takes you to what appears to be a company in the Ukraine that sells outdoor storage sheds. Maybe not hazardous but certainly not wanted (at least by me).
The latest example of what I am seeing came this morning when I opened the Shopsmith Forum. Our newest member is Garryhof. If you click on the name this is what you will see.
Note the content of the Signature (at the very bottom). This is a link that I recommend you NOT click on. It takes you to what appears to be a company in the Ukraine that sells outdoor storage sheds. Maybe not hazardous but certainly not wanted (at least by me).
"Making Sawdust Safely"
Dusty
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- Ed in Tampa
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Re: Today's Lesson (about the forum)
Never click an unknown link!
Re: Today's Lesson (about the forum)
With all the spam showing up here lately, I'm afraid to click on anything.
- dusty
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Re: Today's Lesson (about the forum)
Ed, I have what I consider a "sacrificial computer" out in the shop. The woodworking files that I use there are on a flash drive which removed except when doing shop sketches. The resident hard drive contains the OS and all of the applications. When I do something like was done here, I do it on that computer which is connected to the internet via a hotspot.Ed in Tampa wrote:Never click an unknown link!
Thus I think I have mitigated most of the risk associated with clicking on unknown links. If any intrusion should take place, it won't be on my main computer (this one).
"Making Sawdust Safely"
Dusty
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- dusty
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Re: Today's Lesson (about the forum)
Spam? What Spam!Gene Howe wrote:With all the spam showing up here lately, I'm afraid to click on anything.
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Dusty
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- dusty
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Re: Today's Lesson (about the forum)
Without there being any obvious spam, a post can still be a potential problem.dusty wrote:dusty wrote:Spam? What Spam?Gene Howe wrote:With all the spam showing up here lately, I'm afraid to click on anything.
Example: The newest member (right now) is ashleeh11. If you click on it right now, all you will see is the ashleeh11 profile. Nothing unusual but I suggest not exploring it any further.
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Dusty
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- ChrisNeilan
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Re: Today's Lesson (about the forum)
Dusty, I think they are on to you!!!
Chris Neilan
Shopsmith Mark 7, Shopsmith Mark V 1982, shortened, Shopsmith 10 ER; Craftsman table saw (1964); Powermatic 3520B lathe
Shopsmith Mark 7, Shopsmith Mark V 1982, shortened, Shopsmith 10 ER; Craftsman table saw (1964); Powermatic 3520B lathe
Re: Today's Lesson (about the forum)
How brazen!!!
Re: Today's Lesson (about the forum)
Brazen and reported.
SS 500(09/1980), DC3300, jointer, bandsaw, belt sander, Strip Sander, drum sanders,molder, dado, biscuit joiner, universal lathe tool rest, Oneway talon chuck, router bits & chucks and a De Walt 735 planer,a #5,#6, block planes. ALL in a 100 square foot shop.
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Re: Today's Lesson (about the forum)
Yes they are. This thread has been spammed since Dusty stared it.ChrisNeilan wrote:Dusty, I think they are on to you!!!
John & Mary Burger
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT