I can’t imagine winning a million dollars in a lottery much less the astronomical jackpot in last week’s Powerball. The thought actually sickens me a little and not because I wouldn’t know how to spend the money. In winning a lottery of that size – or any I suppose –…
Posts tagged as “Cybersecurity”
When was the last time you took a selfie and posted it to Instagram? If you’re like me, you never have and the likelihood you will, unless forced to for promotional purposes, is pretty slim. Why? Because you like or you value your privacy. Maybe your answer is a little…
There are some things that are just plain icky or yucky or gross. It really doesn’t matter what word is used to describe them because the bottom line is that we just don’t go there when it comes to those things. Take toothbrushes, for example. You wouldn’t share a toothbrush,…
When my late son was in preschool, he had a teacher, Mrs. George, who used to tell her students that she would grow hairy teeth if they didn’t obey the class rules. Luckily, she developed a sense of humor toward my son’s regular antics. He was smart but not overly…
While apps for Android smartphones can enhance our productivity, allow for better communication, may be necessary for our work and offer an escape when life gets too complicated, they can be pretty scary if privacy is a concern. I’ve been surveying and talking about app permissions for a while now…
You: Hello? Caller: Hello, this is (insert bogus name of scammer) from (bogus company or government agency). I am calling to verify your information for our records. Your address is (insert your address found on the Internet)? You: Yes. Caller: Thank you for confirming that information. Can you confirm your…
When my children were younger and we went on a trip in the car longer than the ten minutes needed to get to the grocery store, we used to play the game I Spy. I Spy, with my little eye…something red. Is it a car? Is it a barn? The…
If I ask nicely, would you give me the keys to your car? What about your home? While those who know me are apt to say “sure” or “no problem” and probably not even ask why, those who don’t are likely to say “no” or “not a chance”. When we…
If you have been a victim of one or more data breaches in recent years, then you know the drill. Receive a tweet about the breach or see/hear a news report. Maybe receive an email notification from the company that was breached and/or a letter offering free credit monitoring. Log…
I need you to be serious for a few minutes. I need to ask you something personal. How many messages do you have in your Inbox? What about your other Inboxes? Yes, those Inboxes – the ones for your other e-mail accounts? There are very few of us who only…