I deal with grown adults trying to install malware through cracked programs and video games constantly on work computers. I think this sub often forgets just how much of an information gap there is between us tech savvy people and the normal people using computers daily.

Imagine how bad their home computer is infected due to their behavior along with those kids. The amount of times I see my works antivirus go off due to people letting their nephew, children, etc.

Logic goes out the window with children when it comes to obtaining something they want. All that's going through his mind is free Fortnite bucks, or free cracked game, etc.

A browser extension can easily be turned off so little Billy can claim his free Fortnite bucks from a blatant phishing site. When determined they will do everything they can to circumvent what's stopping them from going to whatever site they are wanting to go to. There's a reason the scams work so well on elderly, they have no clue about any of this type of stuff when it comes to computers.Įdit: those suggesting a browser extension have clearly never had children nor dealt with them much. Its just smart when it comes to kids and elderly people as well. Login information to accounts that you as a parent may have accidentally or purposefully linked your credit card to for monthly fees or whatever. This will prevent their retardation from hurting themselves by giving people their login information. The reason I say this is because kids watch YouTube videos on how to get free Fortnite bucks, free cheats, etc. Antiviruses not only stop viruses any longer, they also prevent people from visiting phishing pages by warning them and everything. If you have kids there should absolutely be an antivirus on every computer they touch. This is fine for adults or people who don't stray from normal sites.

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