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Re: How AARP is Encouraging Poor Data Security among its members

I just use Windows default anti-virus and Outlook. I get the same thing. Would you notice an extra character in the link. That is all it takes to take you to a spoof website.The point of the post is about building a habit of using Links in emails...

PhillipG851492 02-25-2026 06:27 AM

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How AARP is Encouraging Poor Data Security among its members

The primary method that people infect their computer with a virus is through HTTP internet links in emails. The golden rule of security is to never click on an internet link from an email. So it is surprising that the AARP Newsletter has very littl...

PhillipG851492 02-03-2026 04:56 AM

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