IOW: 100 online retailers do not follow basic payment security rules The warning here is *not* against open-source AI The warning is about basic internet security, good browsing habits, and financial awareness that *used* to be spread commonly: – make sure the retailer is trustworthy – be aware of where and what you are browsing – monitor your credit card statements (better: monitor your credit card accounts at least weekly for unexpected charges) – use one-use credit card numbers when dealing with potentially-untrustworthy services (if you *really* have to deal with them)

IOW: 100 online retailers do not follow basic payment security rules

The warning here is *not* against open-source AI

The warning is about basic internet security, good browsing habits, and financial awareness that *used* to be spread commonly:

– make sure the retailer is trustworthy
– be aware of where and what you are browsing
– monitor your credit card statements (better: monitor your credit card accounts at least weekly for unexpected charges)
– use one-use credit card numbers when dealing with potentially-untrustworthy services (if you *really* have to deal with them)

— Mɐɹɹǝu Wʎǝɹs (@warrenmyers)
Sep 28, 2026

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September 28, 2026 at 10:25AM
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