Will The Futuristic Sewing Machines Still Be Friendly To It’s Users If They're Hijack
02-14-2020, 07:59 AM
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I didn’t read the entire thing (the bold print throughout was too much for my eyes), but got the gist of the conversation from the title. No, I’m not worried at all. Pretty sure the Chinese and Russians are not waiting for me to hook up my computerized machines to steal anything. They certainly can’t get any cash from my sewing machine, so what’s their incentive? I don’t expect they’ll hold it hostage until I make them a quilt or pay them in fat quarters 
!! Like Patrice and Peggi said, if your home internet is secure, no worries.
!! Like Patrice and Peggi said, if your home internet is secure, no worries.It's the wild west out there, and the truth is no one knows what the downside is until it happens.
02-14-2020, 09:58 AM
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a lot of these places ask for your income range, as well as the usual personal info.
That's easy. I give false info other then name, email, model/serial number, date bought. That is all that is needed to be real. Hey I'm a millionaire on many forms. LOL
That's easy. I give false info other then name, email, model/serial number, date bought. That is all that is needed to be real. Hey I'm a millionaire on many forms. LOL
02-14-2020, 11:34 AM
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Personally I find this whole thread rather frivolous. Five hundred years ago, Michel de Montaigne said: "My life has been filled with terrible misfortune; most of which never happened." I'd rather focus my energies on my friends, family, and hobbies. I'm a much happier and healthier person for it.
02-14-2020, 01:26 PM
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I don't see this as a doom and gloom post. One never knows if the thoughts and opinions posted are helpful to someone else, or are making someone think in a new way. Personally, I think contemplating the questions of tech and 'smart tech' is important although I agree this scenario (smart home to sewing machine) might not truly be one that gets targeted by hackers or malware/ransomware. If this even helps someone think a second time about better securing their wireless or devices, it's a good thing.
02-15-2020, 07:42 AM
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I don't see this as a doom and gloom post. One never knows if the thoughts and opinions posted are helpful to someone else, or are making someone think in a new way. Personally, I think contemplating the questions of tech and 'smart tech' is important although I agree this scenario (smart home to sewing machine) might not truly be one that gets targeted by hackers or malware/ransomware. If this even helps someone think a second time about better securing their wireless or devices, it's a good thing.
