It doesn't help that most computers run the incredibly insecure operating system known as "Windows". I find it hilarious that Microsoft was stupid enough to name it "Windows". Just the fact you have to add third party software to it to make it safe to use on the internet, only makes it guaranteed that it will be insecure. That's why I always joke that its actually called open windows or broken windows. Because that's what your getting. Would you buy a house without locks on the doors? That's what you get with a windows based computer.
Yeah, it has some security, but you as the user has to turn it on. Since most people aren't IT people they don't know any better so they don't. At least with a apple machine or a linux machine you have to turn parts of security off to do things.
And you know what? They shouldn't have to turn on basic security. Microsoft sells it as a complete package, ready to use. wrong............
The computer business has done a piss poor job when it comes to security and customer service in general. Most of us don't really give a crap about how it works, we want it to just work, its an appliance like a frig or a garage door opener. If those two devices were as complex to use at times like computers are, would people use them much? Not likely. People have given the computer business way too much leeway on nonsense.
And every IT person I have talked about that point at DOES NOT GET WHAT I AM GETTING AT. Not one. They believe all people need to be computer experts like some mechanics believe all should be engine experts. At least most cars are pretty reliable today, something you can't say about the computers of today.
