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Re:Another Ransomware Outbreak Is Going Global by Kiro on Tuesday June 27, 2017 @02:17PM (#14647813)
> it doesn't mean we should get rid of cash altogether

I can't remember the last time I saw physical cash. The only ones I know who are still using cash are drug dealers. Not saying it should be banned but it's almost gone in my country already.

Re:Another Ransomware Outbreak Is Going Global by delecti on Tuesday June 27, 2017 @03:23PM (#14648463)
> The only ones I know who are still using cash are drug dealers

I was about to say "that's not true, the pot stores are cash only too", before realizing that from the perspective of the Feds that's the same thing.

So I guess my real answer is non-business transactions, like buying things on craigslist, or paying my cat sitter.

Re:Another Ransomware Outbreak Is Going Global by Kiro on Tuesday June 27, 2017 @03:27PM (#14648507)
> like buying things on craigslist, or paying my cat sitter

In my country you send money to other people with an app using their telephone number. It's developed as a joint venture between all banks.

Re:Another Ransomware Outbreak Is Going Global by jessaustin on Tuesday June 27, 2017 @03:34PM (#14648594)
ISTM that's a group that already have more than enough power to screw us over... Has this app been audited?
Re:Another Ransomware Outbreak Is Going Global by Kiro on Tuesday June 27, 2017 @03:39PM (#14648641)
No idea. The convenience is more important to me personally than the risk of being screwed over but since everyone is using it I presume there are people putting pressure back.
Re:Another Ransomware Outbreak Is Going Global by stinos on Tuesday June 27, 2017 @03:23PM (#14648456)
Wow, out of interest, where do you live? Cash is still going strong in Western Europe.
Re:Another Ransomware Outbreak Is Going Global by kalleboo on Tuesday June 27, 2017 @11:58PM (#14651591)
His description matches Sweden
Re:Another Ransomware Outbreak Is Going Global by the_cat_kittles on Tuesday June 27, 2017 @04:01PM (#14648849)
gigging musicians are paid in cash really often