My mom received a phishing email from someone she knows. She immed me wondering what to do because she was afraid of viruses since she opened the email.
This is our im conversation:
Mom: but for now the computer is ok? as well account? should i un plug it?
me: You should probably unplug the computer, wrap it in plastic, a clean garbage bag will be fine, and put it in the garage
computer viruses can't penetrate plastic
Mom: ok, how long
me: hahahaha
I'm joking
don't do that
as long as you didn't click on any links you should be fine
just delete the email
it's fine
Mom: ok and then put it in a bag
me: no, you don't need to put it in a bag, just delete the email and don't click on any links
Mom: thank you , good think you clear the info , i just about unplug and take it out garage with plastic bag
Sounds like a few conversations we had with my Grandma back in the day. She was so proud of herself for being the only 80-something in her circle who knew how to use the Internet.