Many viruses are triggered when an unsuspecting user clicks on an attachment (often Visual Basic), thinking it's something nice from a friend or colleague.
This sort of thinking ignores the basic incentives driving all politicians irrespective of ideology to always and everywhere increase the burden of government.
This history reflects the more basic budget math that eludes most static thinking commentators, especially the pie chart lady Ruth Marcus at the Washington Post. (Pie charts of the budget reflect the most static thinking).
If you have an aging parent or loved one with any form of mild cognitive impairment, early dementia or other disease that affects thinking and judgment, here are seven basic things family can do to reduce the risks of ripoff.