[Wolves] G-Mail

[Kevanf1]

:-) :-) :-) :-) :-)


On Mon, 01 Nov 2004 19:30:12 +0000, sparkes <sparkes at westmids.biz> wrote:
> Tim Humpherson wrote:
> > Yes, but you should NEVER use the GMail for any sensitive e-mails,
> > such as e-commerce, personal details, and above all, NEVER use GMail
> > to send your bank details, account numbers or PIN numbers or anything
> > like that that could be of use to an identity thief!
> 
> or MS software for running a nuclear power station according to the
> aggrement.  But according to Sir Clive Sinclair you can use a zx81 (sans
> rampack I would think) for the same thing.
> 
> Just one more example of how the hacker ethic beats raw commerce
> everytime ;-)
> 
> >
> > Use your own ISP's e-mail for normal personal e-mail, but NEVER use
> > bank details, and the like over that one too.
> 
> I don't have ISP supplied mail ;-)  and how do I set up my bank account
> that requires email and snailmailed confirmation of login and pass
> phrase details.
> 
> I added a firewall (aka, 6' of breeze blocks) to my snail mail account
> and now I can't access my mailbox.  Or my front door do we have a work
> around for that?
> 
> >
> > If in doubt, always e-commerce over SECURE https:// websites whose
> > certificates are valid and authentic.
> >
> 
> but who authenticates the authenticaters and can we trust them?  I'm
> starting to worry this could be a case for mulder and scully, and they
> said trust no one!  help, I am at my wits end here.  How do I apply all
> the required security and remain user friendly.
> 
> The answer is you can't.  If it's secure you can't use it (because it's
> encased in contrete, turned off and at the bottom of the pacific) and if
> it's insecure I dont' want to use it ;-)
> 
> HTH
> 
> sparkes
> 
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