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On Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:47:03 +0100 John Horne <john.horne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On Sat, 2008-04-05 at 08:41 +0100, Neil Winchurst wrote: > > Recently there was a programme on BBC about Identity Fraud. > > Interesting. This has made me wonder..... > > > > I have always assumed that using Linux made me safer from viruses and > > other nasties. Is this correct? On the programme every computer used to > > demonstrate various security risks was running Windows. It seems that > > Identity Theft is a huge and growing problem. Am I being too complacent > > because I use Linux only? > > > Along with the comments others have made, I would include remembering to > wipe your disk(s) before disposing of them - as mentioned on the > program. In this respect using Unix/Linux filesystems is no defense. Yes, I am already careful about that. When I got rid of my last computer about two years ago I removed the HD first. I still have it, and several others, hidden away here at home. Neil -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html