I would have been just sick if I'd gotten into that mess - with no way out!? I can't even imagine how upset I would have been! It's hard for me to believe that they'd do this to us - I've had so much trust in them for so many years. :(
I use Time Machine to backup onto an external hard drive, and after what you've told me I'll do all my documents onto a second external as well.
They always say the 'security upgrades' are so important. I do have Malware Bytes on mine, installed after a virus 3 years ago.
Do you really think it's necessary to upgrade our OS to more current versions? Full disclosure, I'll admit to you that I am a senior - very senior - I'm active and independent but I don't need the latest in Garage Band and others' features, or top speed for gaming lol. Just Photos, Pages, email, FaceTime, messages, Grab, Notes, Safari and Firefox.
Thanks again for the lowdown on Pages - now I'll be prepared and can avoid that disaster.
Cheers,
Lynne