Steve Kemp -> Ed Hulett wrote:

 RS>>> But what assurance do we have that our SS number won't
 RS>>> be taken by identity
 RS>>> thieves?

 EH>> Did you see the little lock in your browser status bar? Was it
 EH>> locked?

 SK> You assume that everyone has everything on their computer.

All browsers show a lock in the status bar when they encounter a secure webpage.

 SK> I don't have ANYTHING on the computer I'm right now using that is
 SK> "secret". No SSN info especially.

I don't have personal information on my computers, either.

 SK> I'd LOVE to get "hacked" though. I'd be funny.
 SK> Shit, I've NEVER been hit by a bug or virus in 20 years!

Either have I. For longer than 202 years.

 SK> I have a second 'puter for my business.

Good for you.

 SK> Never a virus or hack there either.

Uh huh.

Ed

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