Be On Your Guard. Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg

I do not think there'll ever be
A system that can guarantee
Absolute security.

Of data on the internet
Although it is certain bet.
This statement is bound to upset.

The expert firms prepared to claim
They have succeeded in their aim.
There's other players in the game.

Hackers working tirelessly
are sure in time to find the key
And intrude on our privacy.

Their motivations various.
Not of all of them nefarious
Some few are. merely curious

They have the capability
To circumvent security
And they intend to definitely

If you are wise then you will vet
All contacts on the internet
Cross checking is your safest bet.

Maintaining your security
Is your responsibility.
So when you check, check thoroughly.

Don't trust new friends too easily.
Don't share too much too readily.
Take security seriously.

I cannot tell you what to do
For in the end it's up to you.
To make quite sure their words are true..

Your long term friends can verify.
Your would be friends identity.
Reducing your uncertainty.

If they aren't known to your old friends.
You have to doubt what they intend.
so bring all contact to an end.

Better to be safe than sorry.
They may be hunters seeking quarry.
Close them down and do not worry.

They will quickly realise
That you do not believe their lies.
Which will not take them by surprise.

They try again with someone new.
Who is not quite as wise as you.
Some wide eyed trusting ingénue.

Who will accept them as friend.
Not realising they intend.
It is her cash they mean to spend.

But you are safe you've closed the door.
You're not the fool they took you for
You won't be bothered any more.


They search the net for easy prey
And find one almost every day.
They make certain that crime will pay.