Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for January 21, 2001
January 20, 2001
January 22, 2001
Transcript:
Computer: Step 1: Create a private code. Memorize immediately! Tell no one! Do not Divulge! Sept 2: Type in your private code. Cathy: I sent my underwear size into cyberspace. I gave my visa number expiration date and billing address to nine different now-defunct-and-who-knows-how-desperate dot-coms. I gave my confidential password to complete strangers at 20 online shopping sites, linked to 650 other e-commerce establishments.I joined chat rooms and shared medical problems, dating problems and food problems with millions using my secret screen name......the very same "secret" name that any junior hack could use to access a complete profile of my shopping, spending, video rental, travel and eating habits. Computer: You have 9427 new pieces of mail. The new American dream: Fifteen minutes of anonymity.
