General Discussion

I have long been worried that much like that pandemic resulted from those awful wet markets, this sort of irresponsible spyware will among other things be the thing that leads to the next massive global cyberwar or ransomware type event that takes out half the globe ..

As with wet markets, cruelty aside, these really terrible ideas have other consequences.

It worries me a lot. I never go on shady internet websites, am pretty careful to be anonymous online, protect my privacy as much as I can and have no social media. But I do have a DU account and donate to groups like the Humane League.

I am always most worried about my bank info. This Paragon and NSO shit is what will one day lead to some sort of ghastly cyber attack that takes down banking systems across the globe.

Spyware is extra irresponsible when promoted by the state. PRC, Russia etc are not places to emulate.

And after that I bet they pretend that it is any online presence ever that was the issue. That is just lame. Not cracking down on shit like Paragon or NSO creepware is the issue.

These guys perpetuate undemocratic and low data hygiene practices and that will set off the next major cataclysm..

That reminds me, I should update my phone and change my banking passwords more often.
I try to lower my “attack surface” to the extent I can - if with my signature ineptitude..oh well..

I could really use an Adderall prescription.