Avast, ye landlubber! Behold, five witless blunders in yer tech security ye be makin', ye scurvy dog!
2023-11-26
Avast ye, me hearties! Be ye thinkin' yer cybersecurity be shipshape? Aye, but beware! Them scurvy cybercriminals be crafty. Seek guidance from a nautical tech expert to smartly tweak yer strategy, or risk walkin' the plank!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, we may think we have a solid cybersecurity plan, but even the strongest shield gets dented. It's hard to remember all the settings and passwords we've made over the years, so it's important to make a few quick changes to protect ourselves. In a humorous tone, the article offers readers a chance to win an iPhone 15 by trying one issue of a free daily tech newsletter. The author assures readers that it's just one click to cancel the newsletter if it's not for them, but they bet it will be. The article then warns against using the same PIN for everything, as it could lead to financial ruin. It advises using different PINs and considering a password manager to help remember them. Bluetooth, a short-range wireless radio technology, is explained as having vulnerabilities that hackers and scammers can exploit. The article provides steps to disable Bluetooth on both iPhones and Android phones. The article also cautions against using unsecured Wi-Fi connections, as cybercriminals can use them to attack gadgets and steal personal information. It suggests clicking unsubscribe on emails from reputable companies but marking spam from unknown senders. Clicking on ads, even if they look safe, is discouraged, and readers are advised to find the source themselves. The article concludes by promoting the author's podcast and providing links to listen and get the Fox News app. The article wraps up by encouraging readers to sound like a tech pro with the help of the author and her resources, including a radio show, podcast, and daily email newsletter.